Partnership & Growth Manager

Experience
Mid-Level
Location
Dakar, Kigali, Nairobi or anywhere remote in Africa
Contract Type
Full-time contract
 

About YUX

YUX is a pan-African research & design company that mixes behavioral sciences, human computer interaction and machine learning to co-create tech and AI products tailored to African communities. Started in Senegal, YUX is today a team of 40 people spread across Dakar, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi, and Accra and they partner with Google, TikTok, Wikipedia, Meta, GSMA, Gates Foundation, UNICEF and many local startups for projects in health, education, agriculture and fintech. To make research accessible and scalable, YUX also created the user insights software LOOKA and the YUX Design Academy. Get in touch at yux.design. 
 

What are we looking for

As we continue to expand our impact with development organizations and research institutions across the continent, notably around Artificial Intelligence, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Partnership & Growth Manager to join our team. This role will be crucial in identifying and securing new opportunities within the NGO, donor, and philanthropic sector, focusing on large-scale grant applications and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
 

Your missions

Lead the Identification and Acquisition of Grant Opportunities: Proactively monitor and identify RFPs, grant opportunities, and framework agreements from key international and local NGOs, foundations, and development partners. Sectors include health, Financial Inclusion, education and Artificial Intelligence

Develop and Submit Winning Proposals: Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including:

  • Analyzing RFP/Grant requirements and aligning them with YUX's research and design capabilities.

  • Crafting compelling narratives and technical approaches that showcase the value of Human-Centered Design in development work.

  • Coordinating with Project Managers, Researchers, and the Finance team to develop detailed budgets and resource plans.

Cultivate Strategic Relationships: Build and maintain strong, high-level relationships with key decision-makers and programmatic leads within target NGOs and development organizations (e.g., Gates Foundation, UNICEF, IRC, MSF, etc.).

Articulate YUX’s Unique Value Proposition: Educate potential partners on the value of our research and design approaches, especially our expertise in applying HCD to complex challenges in sectors like Health, Education, and Agriculture in an African context.

Maintain Operational Excellence: Keep our CRM updated with all partnership activities and opportunity pipelines, ensuring strong internal collaboration with the Project and Finance teams.
 

Qualifications 

  • At least 3 years of professional experience, ideally with a focus on business development, proposal writing, or partnership management within the NGO, aid, or development sector.

  • Prior experience as a researcher or designer is highly valued, as it provides a strong foundation for understanding and articulating the project methodologies and deliverables YUX offers.

  • Strong capacity to engage with new potential partners (online or offline), understand their needs and align their objectives with YUX service offering.

  • Good personal network and knowledge in at least 2 of our key areas of expertise in Africa: Health, Financial Inclusion, Education and Artificial Intelligence

  • Proven ability to successfully manage and write complex proposals, RFPs, and grant applications.

  • Highly organized, reliable, autonomous, and a strong relationship builder.

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken - French is a plus but not mandatory.
     

Other stuff

  • Contract : Full-time or Part-time (at least 50% FTE)

  • Compensation: Monthly salary + Variable based on quarterly revenue objectives

  • Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Total work flexibility and autonomy - we don’t care where you are as long as you meet with your colleagues when needed, are super efficient and grow your leadership within the company.

  • We think we have one of the best work environments you can find. We offer competitive salaries plus great, non-material benefits (insurance, personal flight tickets, conference flight ticket, etc.) - read more about it here - however we’re still a self-funded African SME, so don’t apply if you're still somewhat attracted by big corporate or NGO money, cars and suits!.
     

Are you interested?

Please send your CV, and a few words of motivation (not a formal letter!) by clicking on the Apply now button below or to hello@yux.design. Good luck!