Fundraising Advisor

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ActionAid International is an international organisation, working with over 15 million people in 45 countries for a world free from poverty and injustice.

JOB SUMMARY

Person SpecificationsEducation / 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 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 People management abilities Sales and negotiation skills.Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should send in their CV as MSWord attachment to: the provided email address using the Job Title as the subject of the email.Note: Only electronically submitted forms will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Programme management, Reporting, Written communication, Ability to coordinate

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education