Job Offers at Plan International

The opportunity

This role will have oversight responsibility on behalf of the Country Director to deliver and maintain a strong and impactful Country Brand Strategy. This role will lead the development and implementation of a roll-out plan for the Country Brand Strategy for Plan Nigeria, and will lead in delivering brand training, lead on maintaining and developing operational networks for brand feedback and development. This role will work very closely with the Global Brand Manager to lead on a variety of other activities relating to the alignment and implementation of the Global Brand Strategy with the Country Brand Strategy and on-going development. 

About You

• We are looking for applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree and Brand Management Certification will be an added advantage. NYSC discharged or certificate of exemption is compulsory.
• Have at least 7 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate commercial and/or non-profit brand management experience in a large complex organization. Experience in leading brand asset and brand message development.
•  Our ideal candidate must have a track record of developing and implementing brand, communications, strategies and tactics that have delivered strong results. Experience in managing external agencies, vendors and managing budgets.
• Preferred candidate should have good interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation, persuasion, influence, execution skills, project management skills, computer skills, ability to multitask and English Language proficiency.

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The opportunity

As the inaugural Director of Philanthropy, you will be responsible for establishing and leading our philanthropy/fundraising program. This role involves developing a comprehensive strategy, over time building a dedicated team, and cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporations to secure significant contributions that support our mission. The successful candidate enjoys strategy development, building a philanthropy department and highly productive team.

The immediate priority of this role will be to build a Major Gifts solicitation model and a portfolio of High Network Individuals in Nigeria, based on Plan Nigeria’s Brand. Over time, this role will propose modalities for Mass Giving, which will include Nigerians in Diaspora and merchandizing of corporate products for Plan Nigeria.

About You

• We are looking for applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Certification in Fundraising or Philanthropy, Master’s degree will be an added advantage. NYSC discharged or certificate of exemption is compulsory.
• The candidate must show evidence of current network to High Net Worth individuals and/or an ability to demonstrate related ability to develop such relationships. Proven track record of successfully soliciting major gifts and leading fund-raising initiatives.
• Our ideal candidate must be a result-oriented self-starter that loves hitting targets, comfortable working with a degree of ambiguity, skilled relationship builder and fearless in reaching out to prospective donors.
• Preferred candidate must be exceptional both in written and verbal communication skills. Excellent leadership and team building skills, as well as deep understanding of organization’s mission and goals.
• Sound knowledge of donor databases and CRM systems.