Head Of Fund Development & Communication/Advisor at SOS Children Villages

Required skills, knowledge and Experience

• A Degree or equivalent qualification: preferably in a relevant subject area, such as, Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, International Development and Business Development.
• 10 years' experience in Fundraising/Marketing/Sales, 3-5 years of managerial experience and Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of NGO's operation, best practices and market trends
• Understanding of the Child and Youth Development principles (acquire on the job)
• Good understanding of HR and Development
• Strong negotiation, Communication and networking skills
• Good knowledge of Children's Rights (Acquire on the Job)
• Good knowledge of Sales process
• Knowledge of business and financial practise
• Knowledge of relevant Nigerian legislation.

Key technical skill required:

• Leadership skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Creative and entrepreneurial skills
• Time and resource management
• Business acumen
• People management and networking skills
• Decision making skills
• Good Budget and financial skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Planning, organising and coordinating skills
• Relationship building skills
• Conflict management
• Marketing skills
• Good working knowledge and use of MS Office (Work, Excel Powerpoint, Outlook, Lync)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Plan and manage fund-raising campaigns and activities
• Identify and cultivate prospective donors/sponsors
• Stay on top of advancements and changes that are pertinent to raising money within the country, to the organization's mission and programs, and to the development profession
• Defines implements and fulfills the middle-term FDC strategy reflected in the business plans of the Member Association. This includes donations in kind and public funding
• Plans, monitors, evaluates and analyses the fundraising activities according to defined planning and reporting procedures and against defined and agreed KPIs
• Positions SOS Children’s Villages as a strong and consistent brand among potential and existing supporters based on SOS Children’s Villages roots, vision, mission and values.
• Works according to globally valid manuals and guidelines and the Fund Development & Communication Department’s planning and reporting procedure
• Collaborates with the Brand and communication Advisor in pursuing opportunities for the country to internally and externally promote the Member Associations’ activities in order to increase the public recognition and foster a positive image with the overall goal to support fundraising activities.,
• Drive fundraising innovation in all fields of Fundraising like products, channels, target groups, database solutions etc.
• Supports National Sponsorship Coordinator
• Supervises and leads the national Fundraising team in the Member Association including all leadership tasks from recruitment decisions to managing the team as well as individual performance and ensuring the development of direct reports
• Act as a role model and further develops individuals and team through performance- and talent management
• Manage the operation of local systems /database applications in close cooperation with ICT unit and in line with SOS standards for software development (ALM)
• Drive local private partnerships, manage alliances with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), multinational corporates and local foundations
• Ensure quality in service and communication (this includes monitoring and capacity building) of the fundraising & sponsorship coordinators.
• Support effective use of photo/video
• Coordinate knowledge sharing and learning tool with team (e.g., workshops, trainings, peer exchanges, coaching, mentoring).