Head of Business Development and Fundraising at Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. The role will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Head of Business Development and Fundraising

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• The Head of New Business Development is a key position to support successful pursuit of new funding for the country program.
• His/her actions and decisions in managing multi-divisional proposal response teams directly impact the quality and competitiveness of Save the Children's proposals for new funding.
• S/he provides quality control and support to technical leads efforts to achieve greater program impact through the successful pursuit of larger and more strategic funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• S/he should have a Master's Degree in International Development or related field with 6-8 years' experience in international development including at least 5 years' of experience in successful proposal development for institutional and corporate donors, including pre-solicitation preparation;
• Experience with USAID and DFID solicitations is required; substantive relevant experience in proposal development for other multilateral or bilateral donors may be considered within the years of experience sought.
• Experience training staff and creating training modules and materials.
• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research negotiation, and verbal communications, and attention to detail required.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their C.V and qualifying statements explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted