Programs & Partnerships Manager

Job Purpose The Programs & Partnerships Manager will lead strategic partnerships, institutional engagement, and large-scale program implementation. This role is responsible for: Managing government and NGO relationships Strengthening school partnerships Leading educational events and activations Driving grant-funded and sponsored programs Ensuring external collaborations align with strategic growth objectives This is a high-impact external-facing leadership role combining stakeholder management, program execution, and institutional expansion. Core Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Development: Identify and secure partnerships with: Government ministries (Education, ICT, Youth Development) NGOs and development agencies Corporate sponsors and CSR arms Educational associations Develop proposals, concept notes, and partnership frameworks. Lead negotiation and formalization of MOUs and agreements. Align partnerships with Company’s strategic growth and impact goals. Government & NGO Engagement: Serve as primary liaison between companys and public sector stakeholders. Position the Academy as a preferred digital literacy partner. Manage grant-funded programs and compliance reporting. Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting digital education. School Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with partner schools. Conduct periodic stakeholder review meetings with school leadership. Identify opportunities for expansion within existing schools. Ensure schools remain engaged, satisfied, and retained. Program & Event Management Plan and execute: School digital literacy rollouts Tech bootcamps Hackathons Open days Government or NGO-sponsored programs Develop event plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation frameworks. Oversee logistics coordination and post-event impact reporting. Grant & Sponsored Program Oversight: Develop funding proposals and pitch decks. Track deliverables and reporting requirements for funded programs. Ensure compliance with partner expectations. Measure program impact and outcomes. Stakeholder Communication & Representation: Represent Company’s Academy at conferences, education forums, and community engagements. Deliver presentations to institutional stakeholders. Build brand credibility within the education ecosystem. Reporting & Impact Measurement: Develop partnership performance dashboards. Track: Number of institutional partnerships Event impact metrics School retention rates Grant performance compliance Present quarterly impact and growth reports to leadership. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Number of new government/NGO partnerships secured School retention & expansion rate Revenue or funding generated through partnerships Successful execution of major programs/events Partner satisfaction rating Grant compliance & reporting accuracy Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related field 5–8+ year’s experience in partn