Programme Development and Funding Manager at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Programme Development and Funding Manager

Locations: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 2 years
Contracted Hours: 35
Interview Date: 21 November 2017.

About the Role

• This is a regional role responsible for growing Christian Aid’s institutional funding portfolio in Nigeria, and supporting the country programme to ensure strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors.
• The post holder will work closely with the Country Manager to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate development of funding applications; and, to advise and provide support on delivery of on-going contracts ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations. 
• This is a senior role that is expected to engage at strategic levels both at the country and corporate levels to influence Christian Aid’s business models and the way we deliver our programmes.
• The role will be critical to supporting Country Managers in representing the organization to donors and other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility.

About You

• Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which may include DFID, USAID, Global Fund, European Union / ECHO and the World Food Programme.
• They will have proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and/or humanitarian grants, alongside excellent communication and networking skills.

Person Specification
Essential:

• A University Degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, International Relations, Development studies, environmental management, Agronomy or a relevant subject.
• Knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which may include DFID, USAID, Global Fund, European Union / ECHO and World Food Programme
• Significant and proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and/or humanitarian grants
• Outstanding communication and networking skills for relationship building and facilitation, including consortium development
• Excellent writing skills. 
• An in-depth understanding of international development and West Africa 
• High level of numeracy and understanding of financial controls and procedures.
• Project Cycle Management and monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies.
• This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Nigeria.

Desirable:

• Training and facilitation skills.

Salary (Full Time)

• Salary: N12,891,262 - N14,491,779

Benefits:

• You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Competency Questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

• Build Partnerships: Tell us about a time when you had to build and maintain relationships with others in order to secure significant income that will help to reach the goals of your organization.
• Steward Resources: Tell us about a time when you were able to set up an institutional funding programme to deliver outcomes on time and within budget
• Communicate Effectively: Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a donor in writing and convince them that your way to approach the issue was the best way to achieve common objectives

Note: We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.