Alumni Relations Team Lead at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation


African Industries Group (AIG)

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to transforming public sector effectiveness and improving access to quality primary healthcare in Nigeria and Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Alumni Relations Team Lead

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports to: Director of Programmes

Job Description

  • 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.

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online