[Job Vacancy] Fundraising Intern at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fundraising Intern

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Internship
Duration: 1 Year
Reports to: Head of Strategic Partnerships and Grant Management 

Job Purpose

The post holder will be expected to perform a wide range of duties using independent judgment and initiative to determine approaches or actions to take in non-routine situations. In broad terms, the role holder will provide administrative and operational support to the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Grants Management especially in relation to setting up/organizing meetings, participating in bid development and fundraising initiatives, report drafting of key activities undertaken by the Grants and Strategic Partnership Department, mapping and analysis of fundraising opportunities and general operational/administrative processes for fundraising and grants management.
S/he will be required to imbibe WaterAid core values and adhere to guidelines, standards and policies of the organization. Most importantly S/he will be able to demonstrate sufficient professional and personal maturity to be entrusted with what in many cases will be sensitive information.

Accountabilities 
A key responsibility of the intern will be to provide support to the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Grants Management at large, in a number of capacities and activities. These will include:

Support in drafting concept notes and proposals.
Set-up and organize donor and partners’ meetings and take notes.
Regularly track and update reporting timelines of all restricted grants in responsible team members’ calendars.
Prepare Tracking reporting timelines for secured restricted grants.
Support grant compliance monitoring and other field related activities undertaken by the Grants Management and Strategic Partnership team.
Other responsibilities as directed by the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Grants Management
Map and analyse fundraising opportunities.
Compile progress summary reports on restricted grants to be presented at partners/donor engagement meetings.

Essential Criteria

Completion of a 4-year undergraduate degree course in social sciences, or business-related field. 
Completion of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme no more than 5 years before date of application
Master’s Degree is an added advantage 
Previous experience preparing technical reports and drafting business proposals

Skills / Abilities:

Strong analytical writing skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Interest in the development/non-profit sector
Business development skills
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work demands and situations
Commitment to collaborate with team members and partners
Computer proficiency especially in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Strong organizational and time management skills
Commitment to seeing assignments through to completion
Ability to work under pressure
Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  16th August, 2024.