ImpactHER is an impact driven nonprofit organization that seeks to empower African female entrepreneurs by bridging the gender business financing gap so as to help African female entrepreneurs realize their full economic potential.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 – 4 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Administration / Secretarial
About the job
- We are looking for a Grant Writer/Fundraising Specialist to oversee the development of our organization’s programs, lead our efforts in securing funding to help our organization operate throughout the year, and ensure office administration.
Responsibilities
- Source, Identify, and apply for grants or other funding opportunities for the organization.
- Write program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services to beneficiaries.
- Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the donor organization.
- Research relevant projects, programs, documents, and topics as the need arises.
- Organizing programs and activities by the mission and goals of the organization.
- Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
- Developing a budget and operating plan for the organization’s programs.
- Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
- Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Writing accurate and timely program reports based on stakeholders’ expectations throughout its life cycle
- Meeting with stakeholders for ease of communication and transparency regarding projects and decisions on services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
- 3-4 years experience in grant writing, fundraising, and program management.
- Proven experience in securing grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and similar grant funding agencies.
- Strong financial background.
- Strong writing and research skills.
- Strong PowerPoint and design skills.
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data.
- Proven ability to prepare and manage a budget.
- Excellent Interpersonal, written, and oral communication
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes to [email protected]
