Resource Mobilization / Proposal Development Specialist At Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO)

Location: Benin City, Edo State

Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a nonprofit community development organisation headquartered
in Benin City, Edo State, is seeking a competent and experienced Resource Mobilization / Proposal
Development Specialist to expand our funding portfolio and strengthen support for mission-driven
programmes.
LAPO is committed to delivering sustainable financial, health, and social services to its stakeholders across
Nigeria using innovative and community-based approaches.
We are in search of a dynamic professional to lead the development of high-quality proposals and facilitate
the mobilisation of both local and international resources for programme sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities
 Develop and implement effective funding strategies; monitor upcoming grant opportunities to
ensure timely and strategic applications.
 Lead the proposal development process, including setting timelines, coordinating teams, and
facilitating planning meetings.
 Conceptualise and design high-impact proposals with clear work plans, budgets, and results
frameworks that meet donor standards.
 Organise and facilitate regular review sessions to ensure proposal quality, donor alignment, and
timely submission.
 Establish formal partnerships with relevant organisations and maintain a centralised archive of all
proposal documents and assets.
 Mobilise local resources for the execution of special projects and one-off activities.

Maintain and update a comprehensive database of funding records, donor timelines, and priority
areas for proactive engagement.
 Collaborate with programme and relevant departments to ensure that project implementation and
reporting meet donor requirements for eligibility.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
 A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/HND) in Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
 Minimum of 1–3 years’ experience in proposal development and resource mobilisation
 Strong writing, editing, research, formatting, and verbal communication skills.
 Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and ability to apply brand-standard layouts to proposals.
 Solid skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe, Dropbox, and other collaborative
platforms.
 Familiarity with programme design tools and methodologies, including logic models, theories of
change, and results frameworks.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
 Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage remote collaboration.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants should send their CV to: contact@lapo-ngo.org
Deadline: May 24, 2025.
Head Office:
LAPO Place
18, Dawson Road
P.M.B. 1729, Benin City,
Edo State, Nigeria
Email: contact@lapo-ngo.org
Website: www.lapo-ngo.org
LAPO – Improving Lives

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Management