Strategy and Partnership Lead at Talent Code Africa

Talent Code Africa is an ambitious startup committed to empowering Nigeria’s youth with cutting-edge tech skills. Our mission is to bridge the prevailing tech skill gap and position talented individuals for global opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategy and Partnership Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As we expand our footprint, we are seeking an innovative and results-driven Strategy and Partnership Lead to enhance our strategic initiatives and partnership development in the EdTech sector.
• The successful candidate will be crucial in identifying growth opportunities both locally and globally while driving business success through strategic planning and collaboration.

Responsibilties
Research and Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify growth opportunities in the EdTech sector, both locally and globally.
• Leverage market data to inform strategies that align with industry trends and customer needs.

Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to drive business success across various domains, including marketing, branding, pricing, and product development.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals while adapting to market changes.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Collaborate with key departments such as technology, communications, finance, and legal to ensure the successful implementation of strategies.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and efficiency.

Market Monitoring:

• Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback, competitor actions, and industry best practices.
• Stay ahead of the curve by adapting strategies based on insights gathered from these analyses.

Business Opportunity Identification:

• Identify new business opportunities and work closely with the sales team to convert leads into successful partnerships.
• Develop actionable plans to close deals that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Performance Assessment:

• Assess the company’s operational and strategic performance by providing data-driven insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Use metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies.

Funding Frameworks Development:

• Create frameworks to prepare for funding rounds, focusing on sourcing and securing grants and non-equity-based funding opportunities in the USA, UK, Europe, and other global markets.

Partnership Growth Initiatives:

• Drive public and private partnerships aimed at fostering growth across B2G (Business-to-Government), B2C (Business-to-Consumer), and B2B (Business-to-Business) sectors.

Concept Note Development:

• Craft professionally written concept notes that clearly articulate project ideas to potential stakeholders and funders.
• This includes outlining project objectives, methodologies, expected outcomes, and budgetary considerations.

Strategic Direction Contribution:

• Contribute to the company’s strategic direction and vision as a key member of the leadership team.
• Participate in high-level discussions to shape the future trajectory of Talent Code Africa.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Finance, or a related field; an MBA Degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic partnership development or business strategy within the EdTech sector or related industries.
• Proven track record of driving growth through successful partnerships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with proficiency in market research methodologies.
• Excellent communication presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (particularly Powerpoint) is essential.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools, such as Excel, SQL, Python, etc
• Proficient in project management tools and strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various departments while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A passion for education and innovation
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Highly adaptable and resilient in a dynamic work environment.
• Passionate about leveraging technology to transform education locally and globally.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2024.