Transform Africa's Future: Remote People & Partnerships Manager Role Awaits You

Position Overview

A dynamic and impact-driven organization African Social Enterprise Workshop is seeking a People & Partnerships Manager to join its growing team. This is a full-time, remote opportunity open to candidates based anywhere in Africa. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in business development, partnership management, and team leadership, along with a passion for advancing social impact initiatives across the continent.

Location: Remote (Open to all African countries)
Application Deadline: 3 October 2025

Key Responsibilities

The People & Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission through strategic leadership, partnership cultivation, and program oversight. Specific responsibilities include:

Team Leadership

• Supervise a small cross-functional team, including program, media, and IT professionals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
• Support team performance through regular communication and mentoring

Business Development & Proposal Writing

• Develop compelling program proposals, concept notes, and business cases to attract new partners and donors
• Lead the creation of pitch materials and partnership decks tailored to prospective stakeholders

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify, initiate, and manage partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations
• Maintain strong relationships with ecosystem stakeholders, including civil society, private sector partners, and funding institutions
• Act as the main liaison between the organization and its external collaborators

Outreach & Collaboration

• Coordinate outreach and engagement strategies to promote current and upcoming programs
• Secure collaborations that enhance the reach, sustainability, and impact of initiatives

Program Coordination & Delivery

• Ensure effective program execution through streamlined team coordination
• Support audience engagement strategies to boost community participation and program visibility

Growth & Strategy

• Work closely with leadership to identify growth opportunities and align partnership efforts with long-term strategic goals
• Contribute to the organization’s vision by integrating insights from the field into high-level decision-making processes

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated, strategic, and impact-oriented professional with a strong background in partnerships and team management, ideally within the nonprofit or social enterprise sectors.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in business development and partnership management; experience in the NGO or social enterprise space is highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a remote or distributed work environment
• Strong proposal development and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and inspirational leadership style
• High level of organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in using ICT tools for communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work effectively both independently and within small teams

Location Requirements

• The position is remote and open to applicants currently residing in any African country
• Candidates must have reliable internet access and the ability to work across time zones if needed

Why Join This Team?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organization deeply committed to driving social impact across Africa through inclusive programs, innovative partnerships, and a collaborative team culture. The People & Partnerships Manager will have the opportunity to shape high-level strategies, build meaningful alliances, and support a mission with regional and global relevance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents by 3 October 2025:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A tailored Cover Letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for applying

Submit applications to: recruitment@aseworkshop.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

This role is ideal for a candidate who is not only skilled in building and maintaining strategic partnerships but also thrives in leading diverse teams and driving social change. If that sounds like you, apply today.