• Application Deadline:
• Position: Programme Funding Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Description

• To lead and support the identification and design of new, high-impact projects


• To lead the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors


• To work with the Management team to build donor relationships, identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities, and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes

Requirements

• At least five years experience in a resource mobilisation and project/proposal development role, preparing donor proposals, leading the design of new projects and supporting other fundraising activities


• A demonstrable track record of leading multiple successful proposals and securing support from institutional donors in the region of £500k and over (e.g. DFID/FCDO, USAID, EU, large trusts and foundations)


• Strong knowledge of project design tools/approaches, such as log frames, theories of change etc.


• Experience developing project budgets


• Experience working with overseas/remote teams to develop project ideas and proposals


• Experience in managing donor relationships


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several tasks at once


• Excellent English writing, editing and communication skills


• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams with multiple priorities


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and grant management software