Programs and Fund Raising Manager at HipCity Innovation Centre (HipCity Hub) Full Time

HipCity Innovation Centre (HipCity Hub) is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Programs and Fund Raising Manager. interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

HipCity Innovation Centre (HipCity Hub) is a research, development and advocacy organization with a mandate to strengthen citizen’s capacity on demanding accountable governance, as well as create platforms for citizens’ participation in democratic processes geared towards sustainable development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programs and Fund Raising Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Principal Responsibilities

• Project management of donor funded projects
• Undertake proper and realistic planning of project activities with little or no supervision
• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight on projects of the organization from start-up, implementation and close-out in line with quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Deeper knowledge and understanding of the non-profit sector
• Conduct research on fundraising opportunities.
• Maintain and update database of donors nationally and internationally

Position Requirements / Qualifications

• A University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Social Sciences / International Relations / International Development / Public Relations or other relevant topic (Master’s degree will be added advantage).
• 1-2 years’ professional experience, with at least 1 year professional experience in a similar position
• Clear understanding of global, national development issues context and operations.
• Vast experience in team management and leadership

Skills & Experience – Essential:

• Prior experience in NGOs
• Previous experience in Project Management
• Prior experience in proposal writing and NGOs funding mobilization and strategies
• Knowledge of community mobilization and participatory approaches
• Professionalism
• Exceptional organization, time management and attention to details
• Good writing skills
• Able to work in an autonomous way and deliver within deadline
• Fluent in English (any foreign or national language is an advantage).
• Strong computer skills (word, Excel, Power point etc)
• Available/ ready to travel in remote areas across Abuja and Nigeria if need be.
• Excellent knowledge of HipCity’s thematic areas of work
• Excellent communicator and negotiator with diplomacy skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of HipCity core values
• Team player, flexible, patient.
• Proven gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Experience of a wide range of fundraising channels and a proven success record of raising funds for a business or non-profit
• Good knowledge of the principles of fundraising from private sector, Philanthropic individuals and foundations, donor grant, embassies and experience in soliciting funds from these sources.
• Proven track record of ideating and preparation of ideas into fundable proposals following established guidelines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Impeccable organizational and project management skills with the knack to prioritize and multitask
• Possess admirable diplomacy skills.
• Social media and tech savvy and adept with tools for non-profit

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to the Executive Director, HipCity Innovation Centre via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter stating your motivation for the role, requisite experience, summarize your suitability for the role in not more than 2 pages (job description above).
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (not more than 4 pages)
• The names and contact details of two referees (family members of HipCity Hub staff are exempted from applying)

Note

• No calls/text/whatsapp messages should be made to HipCity Innovation Centre
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (failure to adhere to guideline will attract outright disqualification).
• HipCity Innovation Centre is an equal rights organization and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, belief, sex, religion, disability.
• Women and youths are encouraged to apply.