Head of Resource and Mobilization at Murtala Muhammed Foundation

About the job

• The Head, Resource Mobilization officer will oversee the overall activities related to management of programs, processes and people; mobilization of resources, grant seeking and management, funding needs and gaps, fundraising strategies and the awards process as well as development of revenue-generating programs that may serve as a model for self-sustaining enterprises with a social development impact.

Responsibilities and Functions

PROGRAM PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and develop initiatives to support the strategic direction of the Foundation. 
• Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
• Develop concept notes, proposals and budgets which drive the achievement of the Foundation strategic plan and align with donor priorities.
• Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
• Develop and approve budgets and operations
• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems

RESOURCE GENERATION, PROCESSES AND AWARDS

• Develop fund generation and resource mobilization work plan and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan, 
• Establish guidelines and procedures for proposal development and monitoring that ensure effective coordination for resource mobilization, the approval of grant agreements, projecting and addressing financing gaps. 
• In collaboration with the Foundation leadership, map resource needs and develop resource mobilization strategies
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people by managing the operations of the Foundation
• Manage the resource mobilization plan, lead grants making efforts and set funding goals for the Foundation
• Represent The organization’s business development interests at relevant meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or donor-specific peer networks, as it relates to USG funding streams.
• Seek for funds and grants for the Foundation’s programs activities and operations 
• Identify funding opportunities, coordinate and actively participate in the preparation, writing and submissions of grant/funds proposals
• Develop funding mapping tool to track and engage prospective strategic partners
• Keep up to date with the donor landscape, priorities and trends and work to identify new donors (including governments, foundations, individuals and industry)
• Ensure project/department milestone/ goals are met and adhering to approved budget.

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURING

• Position the MMF Brand Africa's No1 Social Solutions provider in the NGO industry.
• Seek for relevant partnership in other to position the Foundation on a global level
• Work with relevant teams to ensure the organization is structured to allow for proper and efficient flow of work
• Lead the general performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against the goals for the organization
• Provide strong day-to-day leadership presence in the organization
• Manage governance by ensuring that Foundation foster and maintain a strong relationship, while maximizing the opportunities the board of director, advisory board bring on board.

Any other assigned task.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Academic Requirement:

• Degree from a recognized university in Social Sciences, development studies and Marketing or any other relevant Field.
• MBA is required

Experience Requirement:

• High level experience of at least 6 years as senior manager in a corporate Organisation or in an NGO in a senior program funding position, proposal development, donor liaison and account management. Substantial relevant experience in pre-solicitation preparation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Financial management, public private partnership framework, 
• International business strategy and economics
• Demonstrable success in resource mobilization
• Ability to work with donors as well as manage and build strategic donor relations; sound understanding of the donor financing landscape and processes;
• Ability to lead team, manage people as well as processes
• Good Operational skills required
• Ability to work on performance-based targets for fundraising;
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential, with experience in proposal development
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, from industry, civil society, governments and international organizations