Team Lead, Special Projects & Partnerships

About ACT Foundation

Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant making nonprofit organization established in 2016 to support local, national and regional non – profit organizations working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across the African Continent. We seek to promote broad based participation/partnership with other institution and/or donor organizations aimed at building sustainable communities and to provide innovative solutions to social, economic and to provide innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges.

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 & 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the CEO.

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 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 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
• 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.

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.

Competencies

Benefits & Compensation

If you want to be part of something big — part of a dynamic team of people who are aligned, focused, and passionate about making impact, then we look forward to meeting you! To apply, send resume to careers@actrustfoundation.org with the subject “Special Projects and Partnerships”.