Growth Officer at Lafiya Nigeria

Position Overview

• We are looking for a motivated Growth Officer to help us fuel our expansion plans. In this role, you will craft persuasive proposals, write donor reports, and keep our fundraising systems organised and running smoothly.
• You’ll help tell Lafiya’s story to the world, translating data, field experiences, and community voices into compelling narratives that inspire action.
• You’ll thrive in this role if you have a knack for storytelling, are naturally curious, and enjoy finding creative ways to connect our impact with the right audience.

What You’ll Do Proposal development:

• Craft and adapt concept notes and funding proposals tailored to donor interests and priorities.
• Track proposal timelines and coordinate timely follow-up communications for pending or submitted applications.
• Work closely with the Director of Growth to shape Lafiya’s fundraising story and core messaging across all materials.
• Source key insights, photos, and stories from field teams to bring Lafiya’s impact to life.

Reporting:

• Write high-quality donor reports, collaborating with different teams within Lafiya (e.g. Programmes, Operations, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) to collect accurate and compelling data.
• Edit and organise communications materials for easy access for reporting.

Fundraising systems & coordination:

• Maintain accurate and organised records of grants, contracts, and key donor details.
• Conduct targeted research on new funding opportunities and emerging prospects to strengthen Lafiya’s pipeline.

Partnerships:

• Build and maintain relationships with aligned organisations and networks to identify opportunities for collaboration and greater shared impact, where organisations collaborating can achieve more than they could individually.
• Co-create concept notes and proposals for partnerships in collaboration with identified partners.
• Keep track of partnership conversations, ensuring smooth follow-up and documentation of next steps.

Who You Are

• You are a writer.
• A storyteller.
• You can craft Lafiya’s vision into a compelling story, articulating our unique value proposition to a variety of stakeholders with different needs and goals.
• Maybe you write short stories in your own time, or are an aspiring poet.
• You brainstorm and spread creative ideas and shake up the status quo.
• You know how to customise messaging to different audiences.
• You have meticulous attention to detail, and can comfortably and persuasively communicate complex messages in a way tailored for different audiences.
• You have an eye for visual design and can create visually appealing materials to amplify Lafiya’s work.
• You are smart and eager to learn, and full of energy to start a new challenge.

Education and Experience

• Completed bachelor’s degree
• You can demonstrate (through formal or self-taught education) that you are a fast learner and a creative storyteller
• You have launched and completed an independent project that shows your drive, determination and grit

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• You have a natural ability to connect with people and can tailor communication to their preferred style and values
• You have a quantitative aptitude and can translate data into visuals
• Creative thinker with an eye for visual presentation and design and attention to detail, demonstrated through a creative craft (e.g. photography, graphic design, creative writing, etc)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results under pressure and short timelines
• Comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders (team members, donors, partners), demonstrating confidence and professionalism
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of working independently, ensuring follow-through on all initiatives
• Connected to our mission: You believe deeply in the work and can speak about it authentically
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn to use digital work tools, including Google Workspace and Slack.