The RoleThe Grants Administrator will assist the Grants Manager to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria by supporting the management and performance monitoring for all grants awarded by Our client. The Grants Administrator will implement consistent and effective processes for grants administration, actively supporting the grants lifecycle from initial proposal review through the conclusion and assessment of completed grants.The successful applicant must have excellent project management skills, with the ability to take on multiple responsibilities and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. He or she will be results driven and committed to high standards of performance. He or she will be adaptable, creative, and accustomed to delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced and fluid working environment.Primary RelationshipsReports to: Grants ManagerDepartment:Grants Principal Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesThe role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities and accountabilities:Grants Management
Work with the Grants Manager to ensure that the overall grant submission and approval process is efficient
Monitor the Innovation Fund mailbox for new grant proposals. Regularly update the Grants Manager regarding status of all grant proposals to ensure that Our client responds within the stipulated timelines
Assist the Grants Manager, when requested, in the initial evaluation of grant proposals
Assist the Grants Manager to ensure that all required pre-grant documentation is obtained and maintained properly to enable Our client’s Innovation Fund Committee members to review and approve grant recommendations without difficulties
Contribute to maintaining an effective project management process for all Our client grants
Actively monitor the progress of all grantees vis-à-vis contractual milestones and grant commitments. Perform the first quality check on the progress monitoring reports delivered by the grantees
Grants Financial Management
Assist the Grants Manager to ensure grant payments are made in a timely manner and in line with their disbursement schedule
Ensure that all relevant documentation has been received before the funds are disbursed
Liaise with the finance department to ensure grant payments are made and any potential refunds are received in a timely manner
In conjunction with the Grants Manager, arrange for audits to be conducted for grantees
Grantee Relationship Management
Maintain regular contact with all grantees. In conjunction with the Grants Manager, conduct at least one site visit per quarter for each grantee
Arrange interaction/feedback sessions for grantees, as requested. Document all action points arising from these sessions and ensure that they are adequately addressed
Recommend potential solutions to the Grants Manager where it is observed that grantees are having challenges meeting their agreed milestones
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