Business Development Advisor at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reporting to: Head, Resource Mobilisation
Line Management: None
Grade: 6

Job Purpose

• The Business Development Advisor will coordinate the search, development and timely submission of donor proposals.
• S/he will also coordinate and provide fundraising support to other units in other institutional partnership development activities.

Specific Responsibilities
Proposal Development:

• Search for, identify and develop concepts and/or full donor proposals.
• Source for, and coordinate relevant partner organisations for the development of proposals.
• Coordinate AAN thematic staff in the development of related proposals.
• Assist in the effective monitoring of successful projects.

Donor Relationship:

• Ensure visibility of organisation in the donor community by initiating and attending donor events, conferences, meetings, and other industry events.
• Respond to donor enquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly.
• Keep donors updated about the work of the organization.
• Search for new and emerging donors in line with fundraising policy.
• Ensure regular donor communication on projects by giving updates in line with donor preference.

Contract management:

• Regularly monitor the implementation of donor projects.
• Ensure projects are being implemented in line with donor requirements and timelines
• Develop systems and manage the process of timely project and other reporting, including following up of internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with Terms of Reference.
• Ensure donor MOUs are complied with and donor programmatic and financial expectations are met.
• Ensure the annual, monthly and quarterly reports are developed in accordance with ongoing activities and plans for the year.  
• Actively take part in the overall policy, programme, procedure and strategy development of AAN in general.

Capacity Development:

• Facilitate and support relevant proposal development capacity needs for staff.
• Ensure the enshrinement of AAN methodologies in all proposals developed.
• Support system strengthening of AAN staff in donor relationships and institutional partnership processes.

Communication and Reporting:

• Managing external communications including handling queries and issues on a timely and appropriate basis.
• Facilitate communication between donor organisations and units within AAN
• Set up effective communication mechanisms between AAN; other partners or other relevant stakeholders in the donor community.
• Review donor reports and ensure compliance to required formats and timelines
• Ensure adequate and effective documentation of all reports to ensure donor compliance.

Financial Management:

• Facilitate development of proposal budgets in line with donor financial systems and AA financial guidelines.
• Support programme units in timely request of donor funds within stipulated timelines.
• Facilitate the financial processes for the business development unit activities.

General:

• Participate in, or lead where necessary, any programme, procedure or strategy to enhance the goal and objectives of AAN Business Development Unit.
• Actively take part in the overall policy, programme, procedures and strategy development of AAN in general.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by line manager
• Active engagement in community mobilization and programming and movement building

Internal Relationships:

• AAN team.    

External Relationships:

• Donors, partners, CSOs and relevant government agencies.

Education/Qualifications
Essential:

• First degree in social sciences or arts/humanities

Desirable:

• Membership of relevant professional Institute
• Masters’ degree in relevant

Experience
Essential:

• At least four years’ post NYSC experience
• Three years’ experience in the similar position in the development sector
• Experience in donor management and proposal development.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general)

Desirable:

• Experience working on donor relationship

Skill Abilities
Essential:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft office  
• Ability to monitor institutional donor projects.
• Fluency in spoken and written English language
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Highly numerate
• Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience developing successful, high profile donor proposals

Personal Qualities
Essential:

• Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Team player, a person of integrity
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Proven Leadership Qualities

Desirable:

• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission values, and objectives

Deadline: 22nd May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter & Curriculum Vitae in one document and MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org

Click here to download the Application Form (MSWord)

Note:

• Only Electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.
• Subject line of emails must state clearly job title of position applied and location for e.g. Business Development Advisor – Abuja.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particulary encouraged
• While we respect all applicants, Interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.