Team Lead, Special Projects and Partnerships at Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation

Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant making organization established in 2016 to support local, national and regional non - profit organizations working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across the African Continent. ACT Foundation supports sustainable high impact initiatives that provide innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges in Africa. Our vision is to leverage relationships to create effective social impact solutions across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Special Projects and Partnerships

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Team Lead special projects is responsible for overseeing the organization’s partnerships, business development and fundraising efforts in line with the
• organization’s focus areas of Health, Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Leadership (HEEL). This includes developing new business opportunities for the foundation,
• promoting multistakeholder engagement and collaboration, providing technical support to grantees through the Professional Volunteers Program (PVP), providing innovation and strategic direction for the foundation, and amplifying its fundraising efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategy to raise high-value and trusted partnerships with corporates and donors.
• Develop strategies with detailed execution plans to achieve greater financial sustainability.
• Generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase opportunities for The Foundation’s Financial Sustainability.
• Manage pre-solicitation proposal preparations, bid, planning & strategy.
• Identify and track relevant upcoming development funding opportunities.
• Oversee the implementation of special projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders to support fundraising.
• Source for potential partnership opportunities that will benefit the Foundation.
• Build and maintain profitable long-term relationships with potential donors and partners.
• Work closely with the leadership team and trustees to map networks and connections.
• To ensure that the Foundation’s activities receive support and are delivered.
• To establish, maintain and strengthen relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners, and audiences that the Foundation is targeting.
• To effectively represent the foundation and communicate its position on social issues when required
• Raise the profile of the Foundation locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Lead the development of complex funding proposals and pitches.
• Manage fundraising resources.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the CEO.

Environment & Experience Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant post-graduate degree
• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships and engagement at a managerial level within a non-profit or developmental aid agency.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

• Strong fundraising, and proposal development skills
• Ability to think strategically, holistically and appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues, and solutions.
• Strong writing skills
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent understanding of HEEL related issues locally and globally
• Strong ability to apply an understanding of the local context to themes of international relevance in global HEEL issues
• Ability to project manage complex programs and workload, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft office productivity tools particularly
• PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant Nigerian public and private sector policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strong resource planning and utilization skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present complex issues in an accessible style, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with related HEEL stakeholders

Competencies:

• Business Awareness
• Managerial effectiveness
• Operational effectiveness
• Strategic perspective

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Welfare package
• Convenient working environment
• Opportunity for growth within an evolving organisation.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.