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Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Director of Strategic Partnerships
Location:
Abuja, Nigeria (Hybrid)
Organization:
TEDxMaitama
Reports to:
Lead Curator & Executive Team
About TEDxMaitama
TEDxMaitama is an independently organized TED event committed to amplifying ideas worth spreading — ideas that inspire innovation, shape conversations, and drive action. Through annual conferences, salons, and digital experiences, we bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and creatives to reimagine the future from an African perspective.
Position Overview
The
Director of Strategic Partnerships
plays a pivotal leadership role in driving TEDxMaitama's growth and sustainability by building, managing, and scaling strategic relationships across sectors. This person will lead all partnership initiatives — from sponsorships and brand collaborations to institutional alliances — to advance TEDxMaitama's mission, impact, and long-term vision.
The ideal candidate is a relationship architect, strategic thinker, and results-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partnership Strategy & Development
· Design and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with TEDxMaitama's vision and goals.
· Identify and cultivate high-value corporate, institutional, and philanthropic partners.
· Develop creative partnership packages and co-branded initiatives that deliver measurable impact and mutual value.
2. Relationship Management
· Serve as the primary relationship manager for sponsors, partners, and key collaborators.
· Maintain regular engagement with partners, ensuring deliverables are met and relationships are nurtured beyond individual events.
· Represent TEDxMaitama in strategic meetings, industry forums, and networking opportunities.
3. Revenue Generation & Impact Growth
· Lead sponsorship acquisition for TEDxMaitama conferences, salons, and special projects.
· Collaborate with marketing, communications, and curation teams to align partnership messaging with TEDx storytelling.
· Track, measure, and report partnership performance and ROI using clear KPIs.
4. Ecosystem & Community Engagement
· Build alliances with accelerators, universities, development agencies, and innovation hubs to expand TEDxMaitama's reach.
· Co-develop thought leadership and social impact initiatives with partners that reinforce TEDxMaitama's purpose.
· Support community-building initiatives and partnership-driven activations.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (MBA or equivalent experience preferred).
· Minimum 5–7 years of experience in partnership development, business development, fundraising, or corporate relations — ideally in media, social impact, or innovation sectors.
· Proven track record of securing and managing strategic partnerships or sponsorships.
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
· Strong understanding of branding, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
· Passion for ideas, innovation, and creating meaningful impact.
What We Offer
· Opportunity to shape one of Africa's most dynamic idea-driven communities.
· A platform to work with global changemakers, thought leaders, and leading organizations.
· Flexible, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.
· Recognition as part of the global TEDx ecosystem.
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