Fund Raising Advisor at Actionaid - Lagos

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is an affiliate of ActionAid International an International Non- Governmental organization registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 50 countries in Africa, Asia,
Europe, Australia and the Americas 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans. We have been doing development work on the continent since 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999. ActionAid works with the poor and
excluded in Africa, 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.

To effectively consolidate on the country strategy paper, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Fundraising Advisor.

We are recruiting for the position below

Job Position: Fundraising Advisor

Location: Lagos

Description

• To effectively consolidate our country strategy paper ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Fundraising Advisor.
• This role is to initiate and build relationships with Nigeria based Companies, Foundations and High Net-Worth individuals to secure substantial fund and partnerships in support of ActionAids work.
• The role will focus on corporate and prospective donors with the ability to support at a six figure level or above. A key priority is to secure income for ActionAid Nigeria's programme work and to build ActionAids networks in the business world in order to increase awareness and visibility of ActionAid.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in a related field is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years minimum working experience is essential
• 2 years experience in a similar position some of which was spent in the development sector is essential
• Experience in writing fundraising proposals and reports is essential
• Demonstrable oral and written communication skills is essential
• Demonstrable IT skills is essential
• Demonstrable commitment to supportive team working
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.
• Interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates.