Fundraising & Grant Officer at The Congenital Heart Disease Foundation of Nigeria (CHDF)

About the Role

• The Fundraising & Grant Officer will be responsible for identifying and securing funding opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and building lasting relationships with donors, sponsors, and grant-making bodies to sustain and grow the Foundation’s work.

Ideal Candidate

• Has experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor engagement in the non-profit or development sector.
• Has strong written communication skills and can craft persuasive, well-structured proposals
• Is knowledgeable about philanthropy, donor engagement, and the funding landscape for health-focused NGOs
• Has excellent organisational and networking skills
• Is proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple funding pipelines simultaneously
• Is passionate about equity, child health, and making impact in low-resource settings
• A background or interest in congenital heart disease or global health is a strong advantage
• A degree in Non-Profit Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferre

Mode of Work

We welcome applicants across all work arrangements:

Part-time

• Volunteer - including skilled volunteers from the international community
• Whether you are based in Lagos or anywhere in the world, if you have the skills and the heart for this work, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

This role directly contributes to:

• Ensuring more children with CHD access life-saving care
• Sustaining and scaling CHDFNigeria’s programmes across Nigeria
• Building the funding foundation for a long-term, high-impact organisation