National Resource Mobilization Manager at Cecilia Nkemakolam Foundation

Duty Station: CNF National Office, Abuja.
Nature of Employment: Full Time
Reporting To: The CEO
Department: Programmes
Grade Level: 14

Job Summary:
Primarily responsible for developing a resource mobilization plan, writing proposals in response to calls for proposals, Expression of Interests (EoIs), Requests For Proposals (RFPs) from donor agencies/ development partners as well as raising funds from other streams of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) to ensure community benefits, programme and institutional sustainability of the organizationand engage in corporate imaging of the organizations activities guided by the valuable practices of public relations and marketing strategies suitable for the organization.

Duties/Assignments:
The National Resource Mobilization Manager will:

    Identify donor opportunities, develop donor database, respond to donor tenders and call for proposals, develop grant proposals, write appeals, represent the organization at donor meetings and undertake follow-up of potential funding opportunities.
    Create, plan, implement, manage and oversee of all aspects related to fundraising for the organization.
    Explore and develop strategies for long-term sustainability of the organization and its interventions
    Develop resource mobilization/sustainability plans in consultation with other staff for possible generation of long-term incomes for the organization.
    Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual/ corporate donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
    Liaison with private agencies, the government and other organizations to explore potential collaborations for raising funds for the organization.
    Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization.
    Create and manage streams of IGAs - (Income Generating Activities).

Educational & Experience Requirements

    The ideal candidate must have a higher degree in any of the sciences or social sciences or any other related field
    Minimum of 8 years professional experience working with or consulted for other national, international NGOs or development agencies.
    Demonstrate good interpersonal and diplomatic skills with proficiency in English language.
    Must have the ability to nurture contracts and deepen the institutional structure of the development community.
    Effective Communication and problem-solving skills;
    Integrity and transparency;
    Good team player with strong analytical mind;
    Self-motivated and result-oriented;
    Must be IT literate with knowledge of Operative systems DOS, Windows, Word Processors, MS Word, Word Perfect, Spreadsheets, MS Excel, Presentations/Image management, MS PowerPoint, Internet/Email, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, MS Explorer, Notepad, Front Page.
    Must be Available for assignments nationwide.