Resource Mobilization Officer at Youngstars Foundation

Job Description

• Domestic Resource Mobilization for the Foundation is the major focus area.
• The Resource Mobilization Officer will be responsible for oversight and coordination of resource mobilization and fundraising activities including proposal writing.
• He/She must be proactive in identifying new and non-traditional sources of funding from a range of institutional donors and work to leverage the Partnership funding prospects.
• He/She must have experience in advocacy, fund raising and domestic resource mobilization for the foundation
• He/She must have good inter-personal skills and experience working with different sectors, including tiers and branches of government. Responsibilities
• Support the Partnership in the development and implementation of the Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Plan and Strategy;
• Conduct mapping of donors, institutional actors and allies, particularly from the private sector;
• Write effective fundraising applications, concept notes and proposals;
• Work with other staff to compile the information required for developing proposals and preparing donor reports;
• Explore funding sources and strategic partnership opportunities;
• Establish and broaden relations with the potential and existing donors including by organizing meetings and networking activities;
• Develop donor briefs, background papers for different fundraising and resource mobilization activities;
• Plan and organize advocacy visits by the partnership to donor agencies, private sector collaborators, government and media organizations.
• Conduct regular review of Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Plan and Strategy against the set targets and indicators;

Minimum Qualifications

• First degree or HND in Social Science, Communication, Social Marketing, Economics, Law, Political Science or International Relations, and other related fields with at least 3 - 10years work experience.
• Postgraduate and/or professional qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage.

Skillset Requirement:

• Out of the box thinker and a doer
• Understanding of gender and women development issues.
• Excellent verbal and interactive communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills including story writing and copy writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in cloud software applications (Skydrive, Dropbox, Google Docs)
• Ability to multi-task, respond rapidly and work without supervision.
• Have sense of detail, positive and team spirit.
• 1-3 years’ experience

Salary

• NGN100,000 / Month