Marketing & Partnerships Manager at inABLE

About the Role

The Marketing and Partnerships Manager will cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with corporate, government, and development stakeholders to advance digital accessibility and inclusion across Africa. Through strong coordination, stakeholder engagement, and marketing alignment, the role ensures that every event and collaboration contributes meaningfully to the program's mission and long-term sustainability. The manager also oversees the successful planning and execution of roundtables, workshops, the annual Inclusive Africa Conference, and other convenings focused on digital accessibility.

Strategy & Planning

• Design and implement a 3-year Events and Partnerships Strategy with annual targets for sponsorship revenue, in-kind support, and audience reach
• Develop segmented value propositions (Title, Track, Session, Expo, Media, Accessibility) aligned with program outcomes
• Forecast partnership pipelines, track KPIs, and integrate marketing and communications objectives into the annual events calendar

Partnerships Development & Management

• Source, pitch, and secure multi-year sponsorships and partnerships with corporates, foundations, and development partners across Africa
• Negotiate agreements covering financial and in-kind contributions, brand use, intellectual property, and recognition levels
• Maintain and expand sectoral coverage (tech, telco/FinTech, banking, aviation, manufacturing, media)
• Manage relationships with existing partners, ensuring fulfillment of benefits such as branding, speaking opportunities, content co-creation, and innovation showcases
• Strengthen relationships with donor agencies and align initiatives with funding priorities

Event Management

• Oversee the planning and execution of all convenings, including the Inclusive Africa Conference, workshops, and roundtables across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats
• Manage logistics including venue selection and accessibility compliance (sign language interpretation, captioning, and speaker coordination)