Programme Development And Funding Manager at Christian Aid

About the role
This is a regional role responsible for growing Christian Aid’s institutional funding portfolio in Nigeria, and supporting the country programme to ensure strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors. The post holder will work closely with the Country Manager to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate development of funding applications; and, to advise and provide support on delivery of on-going contracts ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations.

This is a senior role that is expected to engage at strategic levels both at the country and corporate levels to influence Christian Aid’s business models and the way we deliver our programmes. The role will be critical to supporting Country Managers in representing the organization to donors and other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility.

About you
Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which may include DFID, USAID, Global Fund, European Union / ECHO and the World Food Programme. They will have proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and/or humanitarian grants, alongside excellent communication and networking skills.

Further information

• This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
• We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
• You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnerships
    Tell us about a time when you had to build and maintain relationships with others in order to secure significant income that will help to reach the goals of your organization.

Steward Resources
    Tell us about a time when you were able to set up an institutional funding programme to deliver outcomes on time and within budget

Communicate Effectively
    Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a donor in writing and convince them that your way to approach the issue was the best way to achieve common objectives