The Bible Society of Nigeria was founded on 8th February, 1966 through the pioneering efforts of the late Dr. Francis Ezeogo Akanu Ibiam, the first indigenous Governor of the defunct Eastern Region. Earlier in February, 1965, Dr. Ibiam had initiated a consultation with representatives of most of the Churches [Church organizations] in Nigeria on the need to form a national Bible Society in Nigeria. It was the unanimous decision of that meeting that The Bible Society of Nigeria be formed which consequently led to its formation and inauguration on February 8, 1966.
We seek interested and suitable individuals with prerequisite qualifications who have passion and conviction for fundraising to apply for the vacant position of:
Job Title: Fund-raising Officer
Location: Lagos
Role Summary
- The position reports to the Manager, Church/ Public Relation Division under Operation & Programmes Department.
- The job holder enrols Christians as Special, Life and Bible-A-Month Club members, raises funds, interfaces and services registered members, donors and volunteers.
- He or She shall through good initiative; innovativeness and creativity seek to develop ideas that can help to attract the public interest and support through sustainable funding of the organizations various projects and programmes.
Responsible to and direct reports:
- Shall be directly responsible to the Manager, Church/ Public Relation Division under Operation & Programmes Department of the Society.
Role Relationship:
- Shall relate from time to time with the Donors/Friends and members of BSN in their various categories; as well as the public and churches for a sustainable, deeper and resourceful relationship.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among others do the following:
- Raise sustainable fund to enable the Society achieve her objectives
- Generate a broad membership base across the Society membership categories
- Create and sustain good image for the Society among Nigerians most especially, Christians
- Organize Special Members Forum in relationship with the SMF Chairman
- Service members, donors and National Bible Societies
Personnel Specifications
- High public and human relations skills, Sound knowledge of the organization, Good communication skill, Presentation skill, Computer literacy - fundraising software and MS Office.
- Must have a minimum of HND or 1st degree in Art/ humanities with at least 3 years working experience in public relations or customer relations; Marketing experience will be an added advantage;
- Must be a team player who can work along with other young and dynamic group of employees without compromising standards to achieve result;
- The person must be mature; ability to network and convince people to buy intangible products is very crucial.
Application Closing Date
18th August, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and photocopies of credentials to the address below:
The General Secretary,
The Bible Society of Nigeria,
18, Wharf Road,
P.O. Box 68,
Apapa,
Lagos State.