Position : Regional Growth and Partnerships Lead – International
Our client is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and driving sustainable growth across emerging markets. Our work spans entrepreneurship support, capacity building, and access to networks and investment. We believe that partnerships and collaborative ecosystems are key to unlocking regional innovation and long-term prosperity.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a passionate Regional Growth and Partnerships Lead who will spearhead entrepreneurial ecosystem-building in West Africa & beyond. You will drive strategic partnerships with key players and create new opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
This is a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial role that requires a self-starter who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders to scale sustainable entrepreneurship solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ecosystem Development: Develop and implement strategies to grow entrepreneurship ecosystems, creating new partnerships and funding channels
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with existing actors.
- Program Design & Delivery: Support the design and execution of regional entrepreneur-focused programs (workshops, accelerators, networking events)
- Brand Building & Advocacy: Serve as a regional thought leader; speak at regional forums and advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation policy
- Regional Market Intelligence: Conduct ongoing research into trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities across the region to inform growth strategies
- Impact & Reporting: Develop KPIs and regularly report on regional growth metrics, partnership health, and program outcomes
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product Development, Impact Measurement, and Leadership teams to align regional growth strategies with broader company goals
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What We’re Looking For :
- 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or program management — ideally in entrepreneurship, innovation, or startup ecosystems
- Deep understanding of the regional entrepreneurial landscape with strong existing networks
- Proven track record in brokering partnerships that drive measurable impact
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful — comfortable working remotely
- Passion for entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and sustainable growth
Why Join Us ?
- Play a key role in shaping entrepreneurial ecosystems in your region
- Flexible, fully remote working environment with an international team
- Opportunities to grow professionally and make a lasting impact
- Competitive benefits tailored to unternational market standards
Job criteria for job ad : Regional Growth and Partnerships Lead – International
- Job category : IT, new technologies – Management – Marketing, communication
- Industries : Associative activities – Consumer goods – Education, training – Marketing, communication, media – Temporary work, recruitment
- Employment type : Freelance
- Region : International
- City : International
- Remote work : Yes
- Experience level : 2 to 5 years – 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > fluent
- Number of Position(s) : 1
- Team management : Yes
