Overview

Soupah Kitchen & Co. – With expertise dated back to 2011, Soupah Kitchen & Co. invests years of know-how, tech system, modern farm, robust supply chain and kitchen network to put foodpreneurs on an accelerated growth path.

We are offering a complete solution of an ecosystem of brands that works together to unlock value and enable technology to be able to deliver foods and essentials in a very efficient manner. From prime spots to hidden shops, we power local food restaurants with both ordering technology and food infrastructure to usher a new era of prosperity.

Job Position: Growth and Partnership Associate

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

  • S/he is expected to develop and implement fundraising strategies including new partnership and funder liaison.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develop and manage the implementation of an overall fundraising strategy and plan which includes a diverse range of funding streams.
  2. This role might include researching potential donors or partners, creating proposals, and presenting these ideas to senior leadership for approval.
  3. Play a key role in the development and maintenance of CRM database of potential funders, and partners for business development
  4. Report to Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Board on progress against fundraising targets
  5. Manage our engagement in active frameworks and consortia, including maintaining relationships with other framework/consortia participants and consultants, coordinating meetings where required.
  6. Oversee and support the development of concept notes and proposals as appropriate in liaison with Finance and Sales teams by managing the bid process, contributing to budgeting and developing commercial strategies for bids.
  7. Providing financial advice to businesses regarding how to manage cash flow and how to use funds to meet short-term needs
  8. Keep up to date with charity legislation and funder requirements with respect to fundraising (for instance compliance etc.) and alerting appropriate senior staff

Job Requirements

  1. A University Degree or equivalent, with proven track record of fundraising in a non-profit or an international organization
  2. Proven ability to meet fundraising targets
  3. Good knowledge of the philanthropic sector
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  5. Demonstrated ability to maximise the growth potential of partnerships
  6. Experience in developing comprehensive grant proposals
  7. Experience in the global Agri-food sector and SME funding would be an advantage
  8. Existing connections within the Agri-food community is desirable.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV or Applications to: career@soupah.kitchen using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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