About Us  

The Africa Projects Development Centre is a youth-driven Pan-African organization with its Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, committed to driving positive change and making a tangible impact in our communities in Agriculture, Creative Sector, Nutrition, Renewable Energy, and Green Economy. We believe in innovative solutions to complex challenges. To expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are scaling up our resource mobilization efforts. We are looking for an analytic, strategic, driven, and experienced professional to help us build a sustainable financial future.  

Position Summary  

We are seeking a Programme Officer to provide critical support to our resource mobilization strategy. This is a hands-on role for a professional with a proven track record in Funding, Proposal Research and Development, Pipelining Donors and Partnerships.  

You will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, leading the development of high-quality proposals, managing donor relations, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The ideal candidate is a first-class writer, a meticulous researcher, an excellent stakeholder engager, and is passionate about our mission.  

Reports to: Economic Research and Resource Mobilization Manager/Director of Programmes.  

Position Type: Full-Time.  

Key Responsibilities  

1. Strategy & Opportunity Identification:  

• Contribute to the implementation of the organization's resource mobilization strategy.  
• Conduct continuous, in-depth research and analysis of the donor landscape to identify new funding opportunities (including bilateral, multilateral, foundations, corporate, philanthropic and private donors).  
• Maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities and manage the internal tracking database.  
• Perform due diligence on potential donors and partners.  

2. Proposal & Grant Development:  

• Lead the end-to-end development of compelling, high-quality concept notes and full proposals, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and organizational goals.  
• Support proposal development teams, working closely with Programme, Finance, Incubation, and M&E staff to gather technical inputs, develop logical frameworks (logframes), and create realistic budgets.  
• Write, edit, and proofread proposal narratives, case studies, and supporting documents to ensure clarity, coherence, and impact.  
• Ensure all applications are submitted on time and meet all donor requirements.  

3. Project Management & Donor Relations:  

• Support the preparation of high-quality, timely narrative and financial reports for donors, in collaboration with relevant teams.  
• Serve as a point of contact for specific donor and partner inquiries.  
• Support donor stewardship activities to maintain and strengthen relationships with existing funders.  

4. Knowledge Management:  

• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all proposals, grant agreements, and donor communications.  
• Develop and update institutional resources (fact sheets, capacity statements, impact reports, case studies etc.,) to support resource mobilization efforts.  
• Contribute to internal learning and capacity building on proposal development and donor trends.  

Qualifications and Experience  

• Education:A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Agriculture, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.  
• Experience:A minimum of 1-3 yearsof progressive, professional experience in resource mobilization, proposal writing, and grant management within the non-profit or development sector.  
• Track Record:Demonstrable success in securing funding from a range of donors. (Experience with donors like USAID, FCDO, EU, UN agencies, or major foundations is highly advantageous).  
• Knowledge:Strong understanding of the donor landscape in Nigeria.  

Required Skills  

• Exceptional Writer:Outstanding English writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives.  
• Analytical & Research Skills:Proven ability to identify opportunities, understand donor priorities, and analyze funding guidelines.  
• Organization:Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.  
• Financial Acumen:Experience in developing and reviewing proposal budgets.  
• Interpersonal Skills:Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders/key individuals.  
• Tech Savvy:High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with database management.  
• Personal Qualities:Proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and committed to the highest standards of work.  

What We Offer  

• A key role in a growing, youth-driven organization with a meaningful mission.  
• Opportunity for professional development and growth.  
• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment.  

How to Apply  

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents to careers@apdcgroup.orgwith the subject line: "Application: Programme Officer"  

1. Your CV(maximum 3 pages).  
2. A Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages) detailing:  
   • Why you are interested in this specific role and our organization.  
   • How your experience and skills directly match the requirements.  
   • A brief description of a successful proposal you led or significantly contributed to.  

Application Deadline: 1^st December 2025.  

Invitation to Interview: 9^th December 2025.  

Notification of Successful Candidates: 15^th December 2025.  

Resumption: 5^th January 2025.  

Please note that, as a youth-led organization, priority consideration will be given to applicants aged 18 to 35. (Include your date of birth on your CV/Resume). 

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.