Reporting to the Executive Director, you will drive the funding of the organisation. Its critical mandate is to transition the organisation away from a founder-dependent funding model to a diversified revenue ecosystem that combines grants, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and earned income, providing the stability required for strategic expansion. Your department will aggressively pursue government grants and formal partnerships.
Responsibilities
Establish a robust resource mobilisation systemthat:
Guarantees financial transparencyand compliance with donors and regulatory standards.
Proactively engages NITDA and other government agencies, framing communications as a partnership proposal
Builds a diverse funding portfolioto support the company’s programmes
Taps into the Diaspora Network:Develop a strategy to collaborate with NITDA’s diaspora engagement platform, connecting the company with Nigerian tech professionals abroad for mentorship and remote support.
Introduces earned-income streams to gradually reduce dependency on external donors
Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy.
Build partnerships with local and international funding agencies.
Qualifications
Degree-qualified
Relevant experience in fundraising
Strong proposal writing and grant management skills.