National Partnership Officer
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New Incentives, a US-based nonprofit running conditional cash transfer programs in Nigeria, is hiring a National Partnership Officer in Abuja. The role focuses on building and managing relationships with government agencies, development partners, and NGOs within Nigeria's routine immunization ecosystem. The officer will support partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and documentation while representing the organization in technical forums.
- Full-time role based in Abuja, Nigeria
- Requires BA/BSc/HND or MBA/MSc/MA qualification
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience needed
- Focus on stakeholder engagement with NPHCDA and health institutions
- Reports to the Expansion Director
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New Incentives is a US-based nonprofit committed to implementing health-related cash transfer programs to save lives in developing countries. Operating in Nigeria, New Incentives gives pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies conditional cash transfers, which encourage them to follow medical advice and treatment so that their children are born healthy. Read more about this company National Partnership Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience: 5 years Location Abuja Job Field Job Summary The National Partnerships Officer (NPO) supports New Incentives' national partnership and stakeholder engagement efforts, helping to build and sustain durable working relationships with government institutions, development partners, international and local NGOs, and other stakeholders across Nigeria's routine immunization (RI) ecosystem. As an important day-to-day representative of New Incentives, the NPO helps ensure the organization is a credible, useful, and consistently present participant in the national RI system. The role requires a strong understanding of Nigeria's RI system and of demand creation, demonstrated experience: engaging with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and its Routine Immunization Working Group, and the ability to build productive, durable relationships with government and development-sector stakeholders. The NPO reports to and supports the Expansion Director, keeping stakeholders well informed and helping to ensure that value flows in both directions. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Build and maintain productive working relationships with government officials, development partners, INGOs, NGOs, and other stakeholders, and support engagement with NPHCDA, Federal Ministry of Health institutions, and state health authorities. Participate in meetings, workshops, technical working groups, and forums as delegated, helping keep New Incentives consistently present where the RI agenda is discussed. Represent New Incentives professionally in technical and program-level engagements, communicating its mission, evidence, and value proposition accurately to technical and non-technical audiences. Maintain regular communication and appropriate follow-up with key stakeholders, keeping them informed of what New Incentives is doing and learning. Build credibility and trust through consistent, professional, and responsive engagement, and ensure all engagements reflect New Incentives' values and policies. Partnership development support and mutual value Identify organizations and stakeholders whose priorities align with New Incentives' programs, and support the Expansion Director in identifying, developing, and tracking partnership opportunities. Conduct stakeholder and partner research and prepare briefs, concept notes, presentations, proposals, and other partnership documents. Coordinate introductory meetings, follow up with prospective and existing partners, and track discussions, commitments, and agreed-upon actions. Support the practical exchange of data, field observations, and learning with government and partners in ways that genuinely strengthen routine immunization, in line with data-sharing standards. Stakeholder Intelligence and Documentation Develop a strong understanding of key stakeholders' roles, priorities, interests, and areas of potential collaboration, and maintain an up-to-date stakeholder database and contact map. Identify stakeholder concerns, opportunities, and emerging issues; when concerns are raised, seek to understand them, communicate them to the Expansion Director, and help close the loop once they have been considered. Escalate sensitive or strategic issues appropriately. Document key interactions, commitments, and follow-up actions; prepare regular updates and briefing notes; and monitor relevant developments in government, partners, and the immunization sector. Routine immunization and demand-creation knowledge Apply knowledge of Nigeria's RI system and demand creation, including factors affecting caregiver demand, access, and uptake, to support effective engagement and remain aware of national and state priorities and developments. Participate meaningfully in RI technical discussions and support the Expansion Director in communicating New Incentives' approach and evidence on demand creation. Internal coordination Work closely with other teams to support coordinated partnership activities and prepare for stakeholder engagements. Ensure information shared externally is accurate, consistent, and aligned with New Incentives' objectives, and communicate stakeholder feedback and emerging issues to the Expansion Director and relevant teams. Key Requirements: Education: and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, social sciences, development studies, business administration, or a related field; a relevant Master's is an advantage. At least 5 years' substantive experience: in routine immunization, primary healthcare, public health, health systems strengthening, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience: working with or alongside NPHCDA, particularly the Routine Immunization Working Group, with a strong grasp of the national RI stakeholder landscape. Strong working knowledge of Nigeria's routine immunization system and of demand creation for routine immunization. Experience: within, or working closely with, an international NGO, development organization, or government institution, and experience: engaging health-sector stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships and to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Experience: representing an organization in meetings, workshops, or technical forums. Experience: in the Nigerian health and development sector is strongly preferred Skills and Competencies Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Routine immunization knowledge Understanding of immunization demand creation Stakeholder influence and persuasion Government and partner engagement Networking and relationship building Professional representation Strong written and verbal communication Presentation and public speaking Research and information gathering Organization and attention to detail Follow-through and accountability Teamwork and collaboration Sound judgment and professionalism Ability to navigate diverse stakeholder environments Ability to work independently and proactively Key Performance Expectations Success in this role will be demonstrated through: Effective and professional engagement with government and partner stakeholders. Strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders in the routine immunization ecosystem. Timely and effective follow-up on stakeholder engagements, commitments, and opportunities. Identification and development of relevant partnership opportunities. High-quality support to the Expansion Director. Accurate and timely stakeholder intelligence and reporting. Effective representation of New Incentives in delegated external engagements. Meaningful contribution to strengthening New Incentives' relationships and collaboration opportunities with government, INGOs, NGOs, and development partners. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to New Incentives on docs.google.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.