VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Fundraising Consultant (Abuja)

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 the position of Fundraising Consultant within the organisation.

Fundraising Consultant - Abuja 

The Fundraising Consultant will provide valuable support to the Resource Mobilization and Innovation Team by assisting in fundraising services across community and child sponsorship initiatives, and institutional partnership for AAN.  She or he will additionally, have percentage time effort to assist AAN’s downstream partners in their fundraising efforts.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

• First degree in relevant studies is essential.

Experience

• At least two (2) years’ experience in a fundraising role is essential.

Skill/Abilities

1. Sound knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).
2. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
3. Strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving abilities.
4. Comfortable approaching and engaging with people in public settings.
5. Strong commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Reliable and responsible with a strong sense of accountability.
8. Previous resource mobilization experience is a plus but not mandatory.

All interested candidates should send their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in single MSWord attachment to Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org. 

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Fundraising Consultant - Abuja

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability 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.

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our

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.