Programmes & Business Development Officer at The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators

Job Summary

• The individual hired for this position will be responsible for developing, marketing executing, and implementing the Institute’s programmes and events.
• The person will also build and maintain relationships with potential partners and funders for the Institute’s operations.

Job Description

• Create, develop and implement fund-raising strategies for the Institute
• Identify potential partnerships with organizations/institutions
• Research available local and international funding opportunities
• Review request for proposals (RFPs) and draft proposals to potential partners and donors for fundraising purposes
• Generate increased income for the Institute’s programmes and events from existing sources or relationships
• Maintain and expand Institute’s network in the arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution and business community
• Identify opportunities to actively engage Institute’s Members and Stakeholders
• Research relevant information to improve Institute’s programmatic approach Coordinate the execution and support the implementation of Institute’s programmes and activities
• Monitor and track the impact of Institute’s programmes and events
• Prepare reports for Management, Partners and Funders
• Support Management in other areas related to ensuring the success of the Institute

Qualification/ Requirements

• University Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Business or Public Administration or related discipline. A Masters Degree any of these fields will be an advantage
• At least 5 years experience working for a national/international NGO or development agency in programme development and implementation, marketing, fundraising and external relations
• Excellent command of spoken and written English, with good drafting and editing skills

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering programmatic and fundraising strategies
• Proven experience in conceptualising, managing and executing programmatic interventions with the ability to achieve financial targets
• Excellent planning, management and organisational skills
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High standard of numeracy and budgeting skills
• High standard of computer competency and literacy
• A self starter
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities;

Remuneration
Attractive and will be commensurate with experience.