Alumni Relations Team Lead

Full Time

This role will strategically develop, maintain, and increase engagement with the Foundation’s alumni through on and off‐site activities designed to develop the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s community and cultivate a global network of professionals.

 The focus will be on propagating the Foundation’s strategic goals while building relationships primarily with current alumni and  participating in the broader Foundation activities. The post holder will work alongside the Capacity Building and Communication units being the principal point‐person  for the planning and delivering key alumni events.


Job title
Alumni Relations Team Lead

Reports to
Director of Programmes

Closing Date
TBD

Location
Abuja


Roles & Responsibilities

The Alumni Relations Manager will;

Digital Platform, Data Management and Communications

  • Build, maintain and manage the local and international network of The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation alumni via Software, databases, communication tools, activities, and events.

  • Track and ensure alumni contact information, engagement history, employment and other relevant data are regularly updated and maintained by providing continual outreach through multiple channels to build long-term relationships.

  • Conduct research on alumni demographics, interests and preferences to informal engagement strategies

  • Coordinate content for alumni social media and networking platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to publicise alumni activities and promote public and members’ engagements.

  • Work with the Communications Team to plan and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to appropriately engage our alumni in events for alumni, current beneficiaries and prospects.

  • Collaborate with the communications team to develop compelling alumni stories and content for promotional materials.

 Alumni Engagements and Events 

  • Develop frameworks or other tools to support Alumni activities, i.e., budget templates, project monitoring documents, etc

  • Liaise between the Foundation and Alumni members to ensure effective communication of the Foundation’s programmes, events, alumni group activities, publications, web & email communications, Foundation initiatives & opportunities for involvement.

  • Recommend strategies for strengthening alumni engagements and collaborations in executing alumni and Foundation events.

  • Empower alumni by increasing their visibility and promoting their achievements.

  • Demonstrate experience implementing and/or providing capacitybuilding initiatives for individuals and organisations.

  • Contribute to the execution of the Foundation’s capacity-building programmes and implementation roadmap.

  • Provide onsite event supervision and coordination and work closely with alumni and vendors to ensure the event runs smoothly.

  • Run reports and analyse data to track alumni engagement and measure the effectiveness of alumni relations efforts.

  • Ensure collaboration and effective working relationships with alumni, faculty, and external stakeholders.

Donations and Finance Management

  • Prepare and monitor the budget of alumni & related programmes & events.

  • Collaborate with the Director, Funding & Partnership to develop targeted fundraising campaigns and appeals to/for alumni.

  • Assist in donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, recognition and personalized engagement strategies

  • Monitor & report financial and in-kind donations towards alumni & related programmes

  • Other job related tasks assigned by line manager, EVC or the Trustees.


Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations or other relative degrees applicable to the job.

  • At least 8 years’ formal work experience 

  • Experience in project management.

  • Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and Learning

  • Management Software (LMS) will be an advantage.

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

Public Service Liaison

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Budget Planning and Management

  • Report Writing

  • Effective Communication

  • Events Planning and Management

  • Time Management

  • Organisational and Administrative Skills

  • Interpersonal Relationship

  • Problem-solving

The following behavioural and core competencies are expected of the Team Lead;

  • Partnership                                             

  • Innovation

  • Sustainability                                         

  • Excellence

  • Advocacy                                                 

  • Leadership

  • Stakeholder Management                   

  • Integrity

  • Critical Thinking                                     

  • Communication