Position Overview

The Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer (CSPO) is responsible for developing and managing Travo’s highest-value commercial and institutional relationships.

The executive will establish partnerships with airlines, hotel groups, travel technology providers, tourism authorities, payment platforms, corporate clients, development agencies and government institutions to expand Travo’s reach and deliver exceptional travel solutions across Africa.

This role is central to positioning Travo as one of Africa’s leading integrated travel and mobility platforms.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Group’s strategic partnership strategy.
• Build relationships with airlines, airports and aviation authorities.
• Negotiate partnerships with international hotel brands.
• Establish agreements with tourism boards and destination marketing organizations.
• Develop corporate travel partnerships with multinational companies.
• Expand relationships with payment providers, fintech firms and technology partners.
• Build collaborations with ministries responsible for tourism, transport and aviation.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through strategic alliances.
• Lead executive-level commercial negotiations.
• Represent Travo at major international travel and tourism events.

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Ideal Government Background

Ideal candidates may have served as:

Aviation

• Executive, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
• Executive, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
• Executive, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)
• Executive within the Ministry of Aviation

Tourism

• Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA)
• Commissioner or Permanent Secretary responsible for Tourism
• Executive within state tourism boards

Trade & International Relations

• Ambassador
• High Commissioner
• Senior Trade Commissioner
• Senior Foreign Service Officer
• Executive, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

Development Institutions

• Senior Executive, African Development Bank
• Executive, IFC
• Executive, World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism)
• Executive, Afreximbank

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Preferred Private Sector Experience

• Airlines
• Hospitality
• Online Travel Agencies
• Tourism
• Aviation
• Mobility Platforms
• Business Development
• Technology Partnerships
• Financial Services
• International Commerce

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Character Profile

The successful executive will demonstrate:

• Outstanding relationship-building ability
• Commercial creativity
• Diplomatic communication
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Global outlook
• Executive presence
• Negotiation excellence
• High integrity
• Customer-centric mindset
• Strategic vision
• Cultural intelligence
• Persistence

The ideal candidate is recognised for building trusted, long-term partnerships that create mutual value and open new markets.

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Success Measures

Within the first three years, the successful executive will:

• Secure strategic partnerships with leading airlines and hotel groups.
• Expand Travo’s corporate travel portfolio.
• Build relationships with tourism authorities across Africa.
• Increase partnership-driven revenue.
• Position Travo as a preferred travel partner for governments, businesses and international organizations.
• Develop an ecosystem of partners that supports regional expansion and innovation.

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Reporting Line

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer, Travo

Works closely with:

• Chief Marketing Officer
• Chief Product Officer
• Chief Technology Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Government & Strategic Affairs Officer (Wigmore Group)

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Why Join Travo

Travo is building the next generation of African travel and mobility services.

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic partnerships that connect people, businesses and destinations across the continent, while helping position Africa as a more accessible and integrated travel market.