We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer (Resource Mobilization and Partnerships)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online