Business Development Coordinator at ActionAid (AA)

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 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 the Americas.

We invite applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below within the organisation:

Job Title: Business Development Coordinator

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The post holder will coordinate the search, development, and timely submission of donor proposals.
• S/he will also coordinate and provide fundraising support to other sub-units in other fundraising activities; as well as support donor management and provide some compliance.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualification:

• First Degree in Social Sciences or Arts / Humanities is essential
• Master's Degree in Social Science or Humanities is desirable
• Membership of relevant professional institute is desirable

Experience:

• At least six years’ post NYSC experience, including at least four years’ experience in a similar position in the development sector is essential
• Experience in donor management and proposal development is essential
• Experience in strategy development and management is essential
• Experience working on donor relationship is desirable

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to monitor institutional donor projects.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Highly numerate
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills
• Experience developing successful, high profile donor proposals is desirable

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2022.