Head of Partnerships and Advancement

About the role

The Africa Dyslexia Organization (ADO) is looking for a Head of Partnerships and Advancement to lead its efforts to build strategic partnerships, mobilize resources and strengthen its global institutional positioning. The role is central to ADO's growth and sustainability, and the successful candidate will cultivate partnerships with foundations, development agencies, governments, universities and corporate institutions while securing funding for programs and continental initiatives. The position is based in Greater Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement ADO's fundraising and resource mobilization strategy, identifying funding from foundations, bilateral donors, development agencies and corporate partners
• Lead grant proposals, concept notes and institutional funding applications, and build funding pipelines for research, teacher training, technology innovation and continental convening
• Cultivate partnerships with governments, universities, research institutions and international organizations, and with education networks on foundational learning, literacy and inclusive education
• Represent ADO in partnership meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements
• Support institutional communications, thought leadership materials and partnership briefs, and work with the Executive Director on high-level stakeholder relationships
• Develop corporate and sponsorship partnerships, including outreach for the Africa Dyslexia Conference
• Manage relationships with existing donors, ensure timely reporting and stewardship, and track funding opportunities and proposals

Expected outcomes

• Secure institutional grants, core or unrestricted funding, program funding and corporate sponsorships within the first 12 months
• Develop and submit multiple high-quality grant proposals and concept notes
• Establish new strategic partnerships with international organizations, universities and research institutions
• Build a structured pipeline of prospective funders and maintain strong donor engagement
• Strengthen ADO's visibility and credibility in global education and development ecosystems

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in international development, public policy, education, nonprofit management or a related field
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships development, international development or nonprofit leadership
• Demonstrated success securing grants or institutional funding, and experience with foundations, development agencies, governments or corporate partners
• Experience across multiple countries or in international nonprofit environments is an advantage
• Commitment to safeguarding, including child protection and PSEA; background checks and reference verification may occur

Required skills

• Strong grant writing and proposal development skills
• Strategic partnership development and resource mobilization
• Stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship building
• Institutional positioning and advocacy