Senior Associate, Grants Management at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization Full Time

Job Title: Senior Associate, Grants Management

Job Code: GR002
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities:
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Job Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to work directly with the Grant Manager to support, maintain and optimize grant making systems, processes and procedures, legal compliance, and overall quality control.
• S/he will also work closely with a dynamic team responsible for responding to diverse request for fund applications, continual fund solicitations/interim progress report and quality implementation of ongoing projects.
• S/he will support the management of grant related communications including relevant registrations and tracking of funders responses.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Grants Manager to assess, maintain, develop, and execute the organizations grantmaking process to meet and support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Support the maintenance and update of grant electronic data systems to effectively follow up grant activities and to determine progress.
• Review response to grant proposal procedures for donor compliance requirements before grant submission.
• Support the full cycle of grants management activities from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close out procedures.
• Support the thorough review of contracts for grants and timely communication feedback on reviews.
• Track interim and final grant reporting timelines.
• Provide technical support to staff on grant-related matters.
• Support the processing of consultant and sub-award contracts from initiation to final approvals and payments.
• Support the monitoring and tracking of grants related performance measurement indicators to improve performance and report to all necessary bodies.
• Organize and schedule grant-related meetings, as may be required.
• Undertake other special tasks, as may be assigned by the CEO or Grants Manager.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Development Studies, Business Studies, Social Sciences. Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development or related subject will be an added advantage.
• Experience in administration and legal compliance will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years experience working on projects and/or grants management.
• At least 2 years of experience that demonstrates project management skills.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytic, communication (verbal and oral) and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to follow processes and practices to ensure legal compliancy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow for effective relationships in a diverse environment.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow up on requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethical values at all times.
• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Attention to details with a high degree of accuracy.

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement (not more than 200 words indicating position and location) in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected] using the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME as the subject of the email e.g. GR002 Senior Associate, Grants Management Abuja – ADESUWA NWACHUKWU.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Qualified Locals and residents of these locations are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and performance areas associated with this position.