Head, Resource Mobilization at Murtala Muhammed Foundation

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Reports to: CEO and Board of Trustees

Summary
The Head, Resource Mobilization Officer will oversee the overall activities related to the management of programs, processes and people; mobilizationofresources, grant seeking and management, funding needs and gaps, fundraising strategies and the awards process as well as the 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 MMF 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 MMF 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 Murtala Muhammed 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 the 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 the proper and efficient flow of work
• Lead the general performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against the goals for the organization
• Provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence in the organization
• Manage governance by ensuring that Murtala Muhammed Foundation fosters 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 Requirements:

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

Experience Requirements and Abilities:

• High-level experience of at least 6 years as a 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.