Vacancy at Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators

The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators is a registered mark of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria. It is the first indigenous body of Professional Arbitrators founded in 1979, under the leadership of His Excellency, Judge Bola Ajibola, SAN, KBE and duly incorporated in 1988 under the Companies Act as a legal entity limited by Guarantee. It is a professional body dedicated to the promoting, facilitating and determining of disputes by Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Programmes & Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos
Duration: Full time employment

Job Summary

• The individual hired for this position will be responsible for developing, marketing executing, and implementing the Institute’s programmes and events.
• The person will also build and maintain relationships with potential partners and funders for the Institute’s operations.

Job Description

• Create, develop and implement fund-raising strategies for the Institute
• Identify potential partnerships with organizations/institutions
• Research available local and international funding opportunities
• Review request for proposals (RFPs) and draft proposals to potential partners and donors for fundraising purposes
• Generate increased income for the Institute’s programmes and events from existing sources or relationships
• Maintain and expand Institute’s network in the arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution and business community
• Identify opportunities to actively engage Institute’s Members and Stakeholders
• Research relevant information to improve Institute’s programmatic approach Coordinate the execution and support the implementation of Institute’s programmes and activities
• Monitor and track the impact of Institute’s programmes and events
• Prepare reports for Management, Partners and Funders
• Support Management in other areas related to ensuring the success of the Institute

Qualification/ Requirements

• University Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Business or Public Administration or related discipline. A Masters Degree any of these fields will be an advantage
• At least 5 years experience working for a national/international NGO or development agency in programme development and implementation, marketing, fundraising and external relations
• Excellent command of spoken and written English, with good drafting and editing skills

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering programmatic and fundraising strategies
• Proven experience in conceptualising, managing and executing programmatic interventions 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;

Remuneration
Attractive and will be commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume by email to: info@nicarb.org with title of the role as subject.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.