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Job | Fundraising & Capital Partnerships Officer at  Babban Gona
Atinuke Ajeniyi | 23rd July 2026

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Summary

Babban Gona is seeking a Fundraising & Capital Partnerships Officer to lead fundraising efforts across debt, equity, and grant financing. The successful candidate will manage the full capital-raising process, build strong investor and donor relationships, and support the organisation’s mission of improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue funding opportunities across grants, debt, and equity.
  • Lead fundraising processes from opportunity identification to funding agreements.
  • Prepare investment memoranda, grant proposals, financial models, and fundraising materials.
  • Coordinate investor and donor due diligence processes.
  • Manage fundraising pipelines and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Support investor reporting and capital mobilisation activities.

Requirements

  • 4–5 years of experience in fundraising, finance, investment, or stakeholder management.
  • Experience managing grant applications or capital-raising processes.
  • Strong proposal writing, financial analysis, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple fundraising processes simultaneously.
  • A strong interest in agricultural development and impact investing.

Interested candidates should apply here