Overview
Strategic Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Team Jobs in Nigeria at YouthUp Global
Title: Strategic Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Team
Company: YouthUp Global
Location: Nigeria
Join the Executive Office of the Youthup Global Ecosystem
Help Build Africa’s Youthconomy
About the Youthup Global Ecosystem
The Youthup Global Ecosystem is a Pan-African institutional ecosystem committed to building Africa’s human capital and advancing sustainable development. Through integrated institutions, workforce solutions, and digital infrastructure, we design systems that equip individuals, strengthen organizations, and expand access to economic opportunity across the continent.
Our Ecosystem operates through three complementary institutions:
Youthup Development Community Foundation – providing mission leadership, systems design, research, advocacy, partnerships, and Pan-African programmes.
Utidia – delivering workforce development solutions, skills development, digital apprenticeships, and work-based learning.
Portfodia – building the digital infrastructure that powers workforce identity, career portfolios, workforce verification, professional communities, and opportunity ecosystems.
Together, we are building Africa’s Youthconomy by transforming potential into productive participation through stronger institutions, practical workforce solutions, and trusted digital infrastructure.
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We’re Building Our Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Team
As part of our continued growth, we are establishing a dedicated Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Team within the Research & Development Sub-Unit of the Executive Office.
This strategic team will identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant proposals, coordinate institutional resource mobilization initiatives, and support the long-term sustainability and expansion of the Youthup Global Ecosystem.
If you are passionate about development, fundraising, grant writing, research, and creating opportunities for impact across Africa, we invite you to apply.
We Are Recruiting for the Following Positions
1. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Lead
Lead the Executive Office’s resource mobilization strategy.
Coordinate fundraising initiatives and grant development.
Build and manage the institutional funding pipeline.
Support strategic funding priorities across the Ecosystem.
2. Grant Development & Proposal Officer
Research funding opportunities.
Develop concept notes and high-quality grant proposals.
Coordinate proposal development with programme teams.
Ensure submissions meet donor requirements and deadlines.
3. Funding Research & Donor Intelligence Officer
Identify local and international funding opportunities.
Monitor donor trends and calls for proposals.
Develop donor profiles and funding intelligence reports.
Maintain the institutional funding opportunities database.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Strong proposal and technical writing ability (particularly for the Grant Development & Proposal Officer and Funding Research & Donor Intelligence Officer roles).
An understanding of fundraising, grants, philanthropy, international development, or resource mobilization.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
A passion for building Africa’s human capital and advancing sustainable development.
Experience in grant writing, donor-funded programmes, development organizations, philanthropy, or resource mobilization will be an added advantage.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to become part of the Executive Office of a growing Pan-African institutional ecosystem and help build the strategic fundraising capability that will support transformative programmes, institutional innovation, and long-term impact across Africa.
You will contribute directly to initiatives that shape research, partnerships, resource mobilization, workforce development, and sustainable development throughout the Youthup Global Ecosystem.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected]:
A tailored CV/Resume.
A brief cover letter indicating the position you are applying for and why you are interested in joining the Youthup Global Ecosystem.
Relevant writing samples (particularly for the Grant Development & Proposal Officer and Funding Research & Donor Intelligence Officer positions), where available.
Subject Line:
Application – [Position Title]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Youthup Global Ecosystem
Building Africa’s Human Capital. Advancing Sustainable Development.
