• Application Deadline: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Programme Officer (Resource Mobilization and Partnerships)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Overall Purpose:

• Support the design and execution of Oando Foundation’s resource mobilization initiatives in line with its overall strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Resource Mobilization:

• Design and implement 3-year resource mobilization plan in line with the Foundation’s targets and conduct periodic progress reviews and updates with the Foundation’s management.


• Manage the Foundation’s engagement with the Private


• Sector Advisory Group (PSAG), prioritizing the Education Cluster initiatives.


• Support the Foundation’s advocacy efforts across government, private sector, and civil society platforms.


• Strategically showcase the Foundation to potential donors, partners and networks; to secure future engagement opportunities for financial/technical support.


• Identify new partnership opportunities in support of the Foundation’s strategy and develop proposals/concept notes for identified funding opportunities.


• Develop and maintain an updated stakeholder database. Manage partnership inquiries directed to the Foundation and other activities to expand corporate and individual donor base.


• Develop and maintain relationships with funders (including grant-making bodies, high net worth individuals, companies and community groups).


• Coordinate high level meetings involving diverse stakeholders/partners, build and maintain key relationships that are priority to the Foundation.


• Lead targeted research efforts in line with the Foundation’s resource mobilization/partnership priorities.


• Research, test and where appropriate, develop new fundraising ideas and opportunities for income generation.


• Support the Communications team to maintain the Foundation’s media channels (especially OF website) as a useful fundraising tool.


• Stay abreast with key developments and projects in the Foundation and maximize the use of relevant project outputs for resource mobilization efforts.


• Stay abreast and ensure compliance with existing Fundraising legislation and standards.


• Perform other duties assigned by the Programme Manager.

Grants:

• Design of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Review grant applications and supporting materials, conducting due diligence on potential grantees.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant award documents, reports, and other relevant information.


• Monitor and evaluate grant-funded projects, including tracking progress and outcomes to ensure compliance in line with the Foundation’s objectives.

Programmes:

• Support planning and implementation of LEARNOVATE programme.


• Support key stakeholder relationships at the state and local levels for effective programme delivery.


• Support project monitoring and budgetary performance.


• Support implementing partner/consultant related activities in line with set targets.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Quality and timeliness of progress/project impact reports.


• Timely completion of projects within planned resources.


• Success rate of implemented projects.


• Partnerships/fundraising opportunities assessed and secured.


• Number of unresolved identified project issues/constraints.

Personal Specification:

• A first degree in any discipline.


• Three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience in a non-profit or development sector organization.


• Experience in organizing trainings, seminars and conferences.


• Understanding and experience of Northern culture and language will be an added advantage.

Preferred Competencies:

• Good planning and organization skills.


• Ability to think strategically and holistically.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to prioritize and effectively multi-task.


• Result oriented/quality focused disposition.


• Good report writing skills.


• Good leadership and people management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to proactively provide feedback.


• Proficiency in Microsoft office productivity tools particularly Excel and Word.