VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Fundraising Advisor (Lagos)
ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions, and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill Fundraising Advisor position within the organisation:
Fundraising Advisor – Lagos
The post holder will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing innovative and creative fundraising actions and initiatives to support the growth of ActionAid Nigeria’s funding base. S/he will be involved in coordinating project management amongst staff and ActionAid governance structure towards the successful implementation of special fundraising outreaches. S/he should be dynamic, people-focused, highly innovative, a team player, a fantastic communicator and can grasp what’s important to potential donors/supporters and leadership. This role requires continuous engagement with people, including individuals, corporates, and high value partners.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree in relevant studies including public relations, marketing and relevant courses in Social Sciences, Arts or in Humanities is essential.
- Membership of a Relevant Professional body is desirable.
Experience
- At least five (5) years post NYSC experience with at least 2 years in a fundraising role in a social enterprise/similar role requiring client management and liaison is essential.
- Private sector experience is essential.
Skill/Abilities
- Excellent relationship building and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to proactively engage media outlets and/or general public to advance a cause, including engagement with online communities.
- Experience of or interest in working in the business sector and understanding of the Nigerian business environment
- Strong communication & writing skills.
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Excellent analytical, research and report writing skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Leadership and People management abilities
- Sales and negotiation skills
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
Please refer to the website - https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for appropriate detailed job descriptions/ or terms of reference and application forms.
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Fundraising Advisor - Lagos
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th July 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.