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 (AAN) 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 America.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Face to Face Fundraiser
Locations: Lagos & Abuja
Responsible to: Fundraising Coordinator
Duration: Initial 3 months
Line Management: None
The role
As a F2F Fundraiser, you will be central to ActionAid’s alternative solution to National and global problems. It is crucial to note that this is not a role for someone looking for a normal daily routine work. There are no specific hours of work in this role. Innovation, creativity, surprise, agility and an ear to the ground are the norm. There are no desks and no walls in your work environment.
In ActionAid, we’re an energised team, the days are not the same especially with our recent extensive brand and movement building, fundraising and efficiency drive. You will be a key part of our “fun team” facilitating our interventions in excluded communities through the building of a strong force of supporters. This position is target driven and motivated by bonus where this is met.
Specifically, the role includes:
Generating funds through the face to face fundraising technique using the prescribed products by ActionAid
Communicating effectively to prospects the activities of the organisation as trained periodically. Participating in all fundraising, public engagement and other ActionAid activity as required
Achieve agreed upon targets for acquisition
Identify potential locations for running fundraising activities for the team
Playing an active role in the overall target achievement of the team
Ensuring that every field generated information is properly entered in the appropriate forms or database
Ensuring confidentiality of information pertaining to ActionAid and personal data in the course of this role
Taking responsibility for all equipment allocated or used in the role
Representing ActionAid in a responsible manner as per the values and norms.
Compliance and adherence to all policies, guidelines and codes of conduct required for this role
Managing and updating databases to record supporter contact and preference information
Any other responsibility as may be assigned
Who you are:
You are an energetic, friendly, honest individual who thrives in a very diverse dynamic environment. You are willing to be right on the shop floor, talking to people across background or cultures or raising funds and contributing to lifting the poor and the excluded out of poverty.
You will have the intelligence to learn new things within a short period, multi-task and ready to imbibe our values and adapt to our culture. You will be someone who doesn’t believe in giving excuses for let-downs; who can bounce back without batting an eyelid after a rebuff remaining upbeat, positive and passionate. A hard worker, you are self-motivated, self-managed, independent but a team player, and adventurous with persuasive skills; and passionate about quelling injustice and eradicating poverty. Most important, you inspire support.
Requisites
Experience in marketing and sales
Understanding of the psyche of Nigerians- young and old, male or female, north, south, east or west or middle
Minimum Qualification: Diploma
Skills in use of Microsoft office suites
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work with minimum supervision
Able to take rejection as part of the job
Live in Abuja or Lagos
Our Offerings
Basic allowance plus performance related commission and incentive
Supportive team
Fun and learning environment in an ethical way
Income limited only by your ability and passion
Application Closing Date
14th January, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter & CV in one document and MSWord attachment to: [email protected] Subject line of emails must state clearly the title of position applied and location for e.g. Face to Face Fundraiser – Abuja or Face to Face Fundraiser - Lagos.
Note
Only Electronically submitted applications will be considered. The job will require candidates who live in Abuja or Lagos as detailed in the attached.
While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.