We are a leading and reputable indigenous
non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive
family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programe
in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of
Nigeria. We currently require the services of resourceful,
experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position
below:
Job Title: Grant
Officer
Job
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Incumbent will develop and review program/project
proposals to ensure technical compliance and consistency with
organizational program principles and donor funding
criteria.
Develop grant narratives working in close coordination
with the Programs units.
Provide guidance for problem solving in relation to a
wide variety of implementation,
"more">programmatic and regulatory difficulties that may
arise in large programs.
Ensure full compliance with legal and documentation
requirements for all procurement activities in accordance
with the requirements of CDC/USG and other donors.
Coordinate institutional responses to project bids and
ensure narrative addresses all elements of Request For
Proposals (RFPs) or Request for Applications (RFAs).
Ensure ongoing monitoring of grant program goals and
monthly performance reports as required.
Act as the primary contact for all contracts, grants,
and agreements.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills &
Ability
Degree in Social Science or Management (Master’s Degree
desired).
At least 5 years’ of progressive management and
supervisory experience managing donor-funded projects, grants
and/or cooperative agreements.
Proven track record in grant writing Including but not
limited to international donor grants, capacity building
proposals and funding requests to private and public
foundation.
Demonstrated experience and success managing technical
and administrative teams in the Implementation of development
and health programs in developing country settings.
Candidate must have working knowledge of USG/CDC
funding agency procedures and compliance requirements and
regulations of sponsored research; contracting and
subcontracting practices; legal distinctions between gift,
grant, knowledge of federal agency practices, regulations and
policies; conflicts of interest and intellectual
property.
Sound working knowledge of funding source (e.g. USG,
DfiD, World Bank, Global Fund) rules and regulations.
Requirements
Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office
Suite, computer application and Internet / Email.
Effective written and verbal communication and
presentation skills are essential.
Significant amounts of travel may be involved.
Commitment to an understanding or organisation’s
vision, value and principles including rights – based /gender
approaches would be expected.
Terms of Employment
The organisation offers highly competitive salary
package for this position.
Appointment for this position will be subject to a
probationary period; and local terms and conditions are
applicable.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their
CV’s and suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments
to: grantofficer12@yahoo.com The subject of email
should be the Job Title and location applied for and the
applicant’s full name, e.g Grant Officer, Abuja, Ayomitide
Kelvin.
Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 1st April: 2015