Senior Associate, Grants Development & Technical Management at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. We are an organization built on strong core values and we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate, Grants Development & Technical Management

Job code: GM001
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

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 overall purpose of this role is to work closely to support the Manager, Grants Development and Technical Management to identify new business opportunities with ability to conduct market research, and sustain client relationships for organizational growth.
• S/he will support, maintain and optimize grantmaking 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 the Manager, Grants Development and Technical Management 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.
• Work collaboratively with other departments/units to ensure alignment of business development efforts
• 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 communicating feedback on reviews.
• Support the processing of consultant and sub-award contracts from initiation to final approvals and payments. Support the team in partner engagement and relationship management
• Undertake other special tasks, as may be assigned Interested candidates should apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences
• Master’s degree or equivalent in international affairs, Development or related subject will be an added advantage.
• Experience in administration in a business development role will be an advantage.
• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience working on projects and/or grants management.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• 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
22nd August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their current CV, 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 (e.g "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU") as the subject of the mail.

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
• Grant duration - Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women 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.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.