Grant and Partnership Technical Intern at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the corporate affairs commission, in accordance with the Nigerian Law, FRAD work in both humanitarian and development sector to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions.

FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grant and Partnership Technical Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities
Support Grant Proposal Development:

• Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing grant proposals, ensuring alignment with donor guideline and objectives.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather relevant data and input for proposal submissions.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain organized records of all grant proposals, contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Ensure that documentation is easily accessible and complies with organizational and donor requirements.

Partner Communication:

• Facilitate communication with partners, including sending updates, coordinating meetings, and addressing inquiries.
• Ensure timely responses to partners regarding project implementation and reporting.

Capacity Building Support:

• Assist in organizing and coordinating training sessions and workshops to strengthen partners’ capacity.
• Provide technical support to partners to help them meet grant requirements and improve performance.

Financial Report Review:

• Support the review and analysis of financial reports submitted by partners to ensure compliance with budgets and grant agreements.
• Assist in tracking grant spending and preparing financial summaries for management.

Monitor Partner Progress:

• Track the progress of partners’ activities in line with project goals and grant timelines.
• Assist in preparing progress reports based on data collected from partners.

Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure that partners comply with donor regulations, including financial management, reporting, and procurement standards.
• Conduct spot checks and review documentation to verify adherence to grant agreements.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from partner reports and monitoring activities.
• Support the preparation of narrative and financial reports for internal review and donor submission.

Administrative Support:

• Provide day-today administrative assistance, such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and organizing events.
• Assist with logistics for donor visits, partner meetings, and other related activities.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting or Finance and any other related social science course
• 1-2 years of experience in the related field
• Relevant experience working in the Humanitarian sector is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suites
• Fluency in English and other local languages
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desirable Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic financial literacy
• Research skills
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their Application CV and Cover Letter in One Document to the following email address: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis due to urgency of need of the position Successful candidates will be required to resumed on immediately after successful reference check.
• FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.