Head of Stakeholder Relations & Partnerships

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Ignite Energy Access Nigeria Limited as Head of Stakeholder Relations & Partnerships, based in Lagos.

Job Purpose & Mission

The Head of Stakeholder Relations & Partnerships is responsible for strengthening Ignite Energy Access Nigeria's external positioning by cultivating strategic relationships, securing grants and catalytic funding, and representing the organisation within key national and sectoral platforms.

This role enhances the organisation's visibility, deepens engagement with government, donors, development partners, private sector and ecosystem actors, and expands the partnerships required to drive Ignite's mission and growth in Nigeria.

The position plays a critical part in advancing organisational objectives by unlocking funding opportunities, shaping constructive policy engagement, and championing collaborations that enable operational success, customer impact, and long-term sustainability. It works closely with the Country Director and with Ignite's Group Central team to ensure alignment on goals, targets, and strategic messaging.

This role contributes to organisational priorities through high-quality relationship management, insight generation, and the delivery of Nigeria's external engagement agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with government agencies, regulators, development partners, donor institutions, private sector organizations, and other key external stakeholders
• Represent Ignite Nigeria at high-level meetings, working groups, conferences, and sector dialogues, articulating the organization's mission and impact
• Map and prioritize key stakeholders at federal, state and local levels and implement engagement plans that advance Ignite's operational and impact objectives
• Monitor policy, regulatory, and sector developments and provide timely intelligence and recommendations to leadership
• Prepare high-quality briefs, talking points, letters, and stakeholder materials