Tony Elumelu Foundation Recruitment 2025 & How to Apply

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager

Job ID: 364
Location: Lagos
Department / Function: Impact Evaluation
Job Level: Manager (Staff Supervisor/Head of Department)
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilitie(s)

• Propose and establish in-house TEF’s M&E methodology and results framework in accordance with international standards
• Drive the conceptualisation, production and publication of all TEF Monitoring and Evaluation reports (including an annual core report and various program specific ones)
• For existing M&E reporting initiatives, check data quality and review analysis of reports produced by external parties firms, advice on gap analysis and ensure appropriate corrective actions
• Establish database of African countries and regional bodies’ entrepreneurship initiatives/government policies as well as monitoring of their implementation
• Similarly, establish such database of international donors, think tanks, foundations, etc. supporting this agenda in Africa
• Establish TEF thought leadership on African entrepreneurship by building alliances with Academia, international development organizations, other foundations in the field of research for MSMEs, SMEs
• Under the Guidance of TEF Management Provide analytical support to TEF management and team in the formulation of ongoing and new initiatives embedding the results framework in their deployment
• Provide input/economic data on Jobs and Entrepreneurship as needed for various platforms (social media, events, briefings)
• Support the Founder in relation to providing policy analysis, briefings and any other support as may be required in his external engagements.

Qualification / Experience Requirement(s)

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics or Public Policy
• The M&E manager must possess the following qualifications but not limited to:
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking impact evaluation by employing rigorous methodologies; a minimum 10 years of impact evaluation experience;
• Experience in key sectors relevant to the Foundation’s work, Africa experience will be an advantage;
• Strong presentation and writing skills, ensuring that the Foundation’s impact is effectively demonstrated and disseminated

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Job ID: 392
Location: Lagos
Reporting Line: Head, Policy, And Partnerships
Department/Function: Public Sector Partnerships
Job Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilitie(s)

• To drive the strategic deployment of each of the unit’s pillars to solidly position the Foundation as the single leading authority on entrepreneurship development in Africa amongst all multilaterals, DFIs, development agencies, global development space.
• To conceptualise, pursue, and manage all strategic collaborations and value-creating engagement with likeminded, reputable public institutions and organisations in Africa, and outside of the continent.
• To unlock more funding and support for African entrepreneurs through new partnerships, with key stakeholders and players in the public development ecosystem.
• Consummate identified public sectors/MFI/INGO partnerships, especially cognizant of time scale issues.
• Implement aggressive public sector partnership initiative to position TEF as the partner of choice to deploy all development funding, assistance and aid channeled/earmarked for Africa.
• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping and assessment that identifies priority partners
• Design and deploy effective strategies to build, manage and sustain enduring relationships for successful and productive engagement.
• Enforce partnership framework that ensures TEF collaboration with only tier-1 partners leading to undeniably clear and measurable value-add for the Foundation.
• Execute and close on commitments towards TEF’s proposed $200m Covid19 fund
• Ensure the execution of partnership agreements effectively and seamlessly, leveraging the insights, knowledge and understanding of all internal frameworks of our partner institutions
• Ensure the execution of partnership agreements effectively and seamlessly, leveraging the insights, knowledge and understanding of all internal frameworks of our partner institutions
• Deliver quarterly partnerships report capturing Programme progress and generate insights from weekly stakeholder engagement reports
• Adhere to excellent operational efficiency by securing Partner criteria for additional entrepreneurs, ensuring compliance across all relevant departments to achieve and meet all partner criteria.
• Regular updates to all partnership collateral including Partnerships Process Documents, Partnerships Tracking document, Partnerships Manual, etc.
• Ensure partnership agreements are concluded within 90 days of initiation.
• Ensure partners complete the KYC and accept TEF Guiding Principles within 1-month post engagement agreement
• Co-convene at least 4 events annually with a Government agency, parastatal, multilateral organisation, development agency or CSOs towards supporting and developing youth entrepreneurship in Africa.
• Develop comprehensive, clear, brand-promoting concept notes, partnership proposals and other communications materials towards the closing of partnerships.
• Respond to all potential stakeholder enquiries and communication within 6hours of receipt.
• Support the increased awareness of TEF as a global thought leader and public policy advocate
• Support the Entrepreneurship Forum – identification, engagement, briefing of speakers, production of concept note, coordination and event management, strategic partnerships towards the Forum, etc.

Qualification / Experience Requirement(s)

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 8 Years experience similar roles

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online