Resource Mobilization/Proposal Development Specialist 

Posted 11 months ago

Job Location: Benin City, Edo State.

To support our development programme in Nigeria, Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) is searching for an experienced Resource Mobilization/Proposal Development Specialist to deliver growth in our funding pipeline by leading the collaborative process of developing compelling funding opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop funding strategies, monitor upcoming funding opportunities to allow for sufficient lead time to plan for large, collaborative proposals.
  • Develop proposal development strategy for kick off, including the proposal development calendar; mapping; organise and lead kick-off and other preparatory meetings.
  • Develop high-impact, fundable proposal concepts, including work plans, budgets, results frameworks and ensure high quality assurance/control capable of securing grant awards with winning proposals every year.
  • Facilitate regular review and checkpoint sessions with the Proposal Development Team to ensure high quality and compliance with donor deadlines, requirements, and expectations.
  • Formalize agreements with partner/resource organizations and maintain electronic files and archives of all proposal work, photos and images.
  • Work on new business development pre-positioning activities along with Programme and Business development staff.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

  • BA/B.Sc/HND in Social Sciences, International Development or related field
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in proposal writing
  • Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;
  • Ability to utilize InDesign to layout proposal document in appropriate brand standardized templates.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Google platform, Adobe, Dropbox and other online collaboration tools
  • Competence in using MS software, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Experience in program design approaches and methodologies, such as results framework, theories of change, logic modeling, and logical framework;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to work remotely.

Interested applicants are to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected]. Deadline: February 15, 2024.

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