Public Sector & Partnership Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF)

Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) is a regional non- Governmental Organisation that focuses on the following thematic areas; Migration, Public Health, Education, Democratic Governance, livelihood, Climate Change, and Environment

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Sector & Partnership Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Identification

• The Public Sector & Partnership Officer will play a key role in mobilizing resources, establishing and maintaining partnerships, and ensuring alignment with public sector initiatives. The officer will be responsible for driving engagement with key stakeholders, including government bodies, development agencies, and private sector entities to support the organization's programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with public sector organizations, international development partners, and private sector entities.
• Represent AYGF at relevant networking events, conferences, and meetings to promote the organization's mission and goals.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive database of potential partners, donors, and collaborators for resource mobilization.
• Engage donor partners strategically to mobilize resources for AYGF initiatives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with government ministries, departments, and agencies.
• Monitor trends in public policy and identify opportunities for collaboration between the organization and public entities.
• Lead the organization's lobbying efforts by presenting compelling cases for support to the government and other institutional stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and executing the organization's resource mobilization strategy.
• Organize meetings and events to facilitate partnerships, including preparing concept notes, proposals, and other relevant documents.
• Track and analyze funding opportunities within the public sector and align proposals to meet donor requirements.
• Ensure timely documentation and reporting of all donor and partner interactions.
• Support advocacy efforts by ensuring effective communication with public sector partners.
• Draft reports, briefing papers, and position statements to influence public policy in favor of AYGF’s priorities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in partnership management, public sector engagement, or resource mobilization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the public sector landscape, particularly within Nigeria and West Africa.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and private sector partners.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Familiarity with donor funding mechanisms and proposal development.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications & Cover Letter (not more than one page, specifying the motivation for the application) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.