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Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is a Nigerian-based non-governmental organization formed in 2002 by 14 individuals to be the voice for women in careers and businesses. In addition, the organization was established to create a platform for women to interact and address gender inequalities in the workplace and businesses and assist them in managing these challenges. WIMBIZ offers a variety of programmes throughout the year, which are focused on developing the leadership capacity of women and building value added business relationships. They are currently seeking to engage dynamic, passionate, result oriented and self-motivated individual to fill up the position of a Fundraiser/Programme Officer in the organization. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for developing, building and maintaining relationships with potential partners and funders for the organisation’s operations. Job Description:

Conceive, develop and implement fund-raising strategies for the organization
Identify potential partnerships with organizations/institutions
Research available local and international funding opportunities
Review RFPs and draft proposals to potential partners and donors for fundraising purposes
Generate increased income for WIMBIZ programmes and events from existing sources or relationships
Maintain and expand the WIMBIZ network in the gender empowerment & development and business community
Identify opportunities for WIMBIZ Associates in business and careers (private & public)
Identify development opportunities for staff
Research relevant information to support the work of Programmes Department
Support the implementation of WIMBIZ programmes and activities
Support the Executive Director to achieve organisational goals

Qualification/ Requirements

University degree in international relations, political science, business or public administration or related discipline. A Master’s Degree any of these fields will be an advantage
At least 5 years’ experience working for a national/international NGO or development agency in fundraising, public information, diplomacy and/or external relations
Excellent command of spoken and written English, with good drafting and editing skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Proven experience in developing and delivering fundraising strategies
Proven fundraising skills in at least one of the areas of major donor, regular giving or legacy fundraising, with the ability to achieve financial targets
Excellent planning, management and organisational skills
Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal skills
High standard of numeracy and budgeting skills
High standard of computer competency and literacy
A self starter
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities;

Duration: Full time employment Location: Lagos Remuneration: Attractive and will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should send an email to wimbiz@wimbiz.org with Application for Role of Fundraiser/Programme Officer in the subject by Friday, July 25 2014. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.