Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships (Remote) at Henosis International

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Henosis International is a youth led nonprofit organization passionate about spreading love, support and empowerment through meaningful projects.

Job Title: Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Volunteer (Remote)

Role Description

  • As the Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships, you will serve as a senior leader on the Board of Directors, responsible for steering the strategic direction of Henosis International, driving organizational growth, and cultivating high-value partnerships that expand the reach, influence, and sustainability of the organization.
  • You will work directly with the Executive Director, board members, program leads, and key stakeholders to shape long-term vision, develop scalable models, and position Henosis as a leading youth-development and nation-building institution across Africa.
  • This role is high-impact, leadership-intensive, and central to the long-term success of Henosis International.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth:

  • Lead strategic planning initiatives and ensure alignment with Henosis’ vision and mission.
  • Develop long-term growth frameworks, expansion models, and impact strategies for new and existing programs.
  • Evaluate organizational performance, identify growth gaps, and provide data-driven strategic recommendations.
  • Guide the design of scalable systems, processes, and structures that support sustainable expansion.
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Partnerships & External Relations:

  • Build and manage strategic partnerships with organizations, schools, NGOs, faith-based institutions, private sector leaders, and government bodies.
  • Lead outreach efforts to secure collaborators, sponsors, speakers, trainers, and donor relationships.
  • Represent Henosis at conferences, events, meetings, and external engagements.
  • Negotiate partnership proposals, MOUs, and long-term collaboration agreements.

Program Expansion Support:

  • Work closely with the Director of Programs to ensure initiatives are scalable, fundable, and aligned with strategic goals.
  • Provide insights on program positioning, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identify opportunities for new program creation, international exposure, and cross-border scaling.

Funding, Grants & Resource Mobilization:

  • Develop and execute fundraising strategies, donor pipelines, and grant-seeking opportunities.
  • Support proposal development, concept notes, and fundraising communications.
  • Work with the finance team to ensure resources align with strategic priorities.
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Communications, Branding & Influence:

  • Influence brand positioning and strategic messaging for growth, credibility, and visibility.
  • Strengthen Henosis’ thought leadership presence through partnerships, published works, and external engagements.
  • Assist in shaping narratives that enhance trust, reputation, and global relevance.

Key Qualifications

  • Proven experience in strategy, leadership, partnerships, or organizational development.
  • Strong ability to build relationships and communicate with senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in youth empowerment, development work, or nonprofit leadership (preferred).
  • Excellent planning, negotiation, communication, and systems-thinking skills.
  • Visionary mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
  • Passion for health, empowerment, youth development, and national transformation.

What This Role Offers

  • A high-level leadership platform to influence real youth-focused impact across Africa.
  • Opportunity to shape and scale one of Africa’s rising youth-development organizations.
  • Work with passionate leaders and innovators committed to national advancement.
  • Leadership visibility and long-term legacy contribution.
  • Access to networks, collaborations, and opportunities within global development ecosystems.
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Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their interest, porfolio and CV to: henosisinternational01@gmail.com cc: love@henosisinternational.org using Job Title as the subject of the email.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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