Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships at Henosis International

Role Overview

Henosis International seeks a dedicated senior leader to serve as Director of Strategy, Growth & Partnerships on the Board of Directors. In this high-impact, leadership-intensive role, you will steer the strategic direction of the organization, drive organizational growth, and cultivate high-value partnerships that expand reach, influence, and sustainability.

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.

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

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 program growth and market expansion