ECOWAS Principal Officer, Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization Jobs in Nigeria
ECOWAS Principal Officer, Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization Jobs in Nigeria
Role Overview Under the supervision of the Director General, the Principal Officer, Resource Mobilization will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of GIABA’s overall organizational resource mobilization strategy.
S/he will ensure proper relationship building to cultivate and leverage an ever stronger donor support base for GIABA across select bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and corporate partners.
Working closely with other Directorates, s/he will lead the development and presentation of proposals to potential donors and partners, support teams on compliance to donor and GIABA requirements during implementation, and coordinate stakeholder management across donors on an ongoing basis to maximize delivery of the strategic partnerships and shared mission.
Role and Responsibilities
Resource mobilization strategy and systems development;
Developing and maintaining a current understanding of GIABA’s programs and beneficiaries across the organization in all the countries where operations are conducted;
Anchoring on GIABA’s institutional resource mobilization strategy, assist in the design, implementation and coordination of an institution-wide, comprehensive donor relations and stewardship system that fosters positive and mutually rewarding relationships between GIABA and its donors;
Contribute to and review GIABA’s strategy documents and knowledge management products to help best position the institution for resource mobilization.
Under the guidance of the DG, take initiatives to expand GIABA’s current donor base, through effective stewardship and new funding opportunities as may be developed to grow donor support for GIABA
Working with other Resource Mobilization Officers, develop concept notes, proposals and budgets which drive the achievement of GIABA’s strategic plan and align with both GIABA and donor priorities.
Prospecting bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic and private sector partners and translating partnership opportunities into both funds and leverage in furtherance of program and resource targets;
Provide other forms of support as required in the implementation of the Resource.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of donors as a foundation for resource mobilization efforts. This includes gathering intelligence and analysing key trends in individual donor policies and plans vis-à-vis GIABA;
Organize briefings, meetings, visits and events with current and prospective donors, coordinate programmatic and logistical arrangements, draft reports and set action plans for follow-up;
Respond to internal and prepare response to external queries regarding donor contributions;
Support teams to ensure compliance with donor and GIABA requirements, including ensuring timely
and quality reporting.
Have regular communication with donors, prospective and established, while working closely with GIABA’s Communication Unit, to coordinate inputs to external events and opportunities;
Support the DG in identifying representational events with the potential for meaningful donor interaction. Provide proactive and timely advice to the director General on strategic interaction with individual donors;
Represent GIABA at external fora and meetings on occasions designed to position the institution with donors and partners, which is critical to achieving GIABA’s strategy.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Master's degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or Social Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
10 years of progressively responsible experience in implementation of strategic plans, resources mobilization, partnership building, management and 5 years at a supervisory level;
Knowledge of strategic planning techniques, institutional and organizational evaluation, result based management (RBM) and monitoring & evaluation techniques; including theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation,
Knowledge of funding rules, policies and guidelines for partners;
Knowledge of technical assistance on funding requirements for member states;
Knowledge in developing work plans, monitor and evaluate programmes and provide reports;
Ability to develop viable funding proposals.
Age Limit:
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
How to Apply
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