Aug 24, 2018
Project Summary:
The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.
Position Summary:
The Grants Manager will be responsible for oversight of all grants activities, including ensuring efficient and proper controls USAID grant compliance and reporting; coordinating training and grants administration with NGOs grantees; and review and submission of financial reports as required for each grant.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Grants Manager will supervise the Grants Officer and report the Senior Finance Specialist.
Primary Responsibilities:
Implement procedures and templates to be used for formulating, negotiating, executing, monitoring, and closing grants according to USAID regulations and the projects Grants Manual;
Develop solicitations, coordinate the evaluation of applications, award grants, monitor and report on financial activities as appropriate;
Monitor grantee to ensure compliance with USAID regulations;
Assist large NGOs to convey grants-management requirements, processes, and skills to their local affiliates as necessary;
Responsible for maintaining grant files and ensuring that they are always up-to-date
Coordinate and support project audits, grantor’s audit, or monitoring visits;
Conduct educational and training workshops on proposal preparation and/or financial monitoring, as necessary;
Responsible for maintaining files in Creative’s online grants administration database;
Other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or professional accounting/financial qualification is required;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in grant management, including disbursements and reporting and 4 years of general work experience is required;
Demonstrated experience in financial administration, budget and cost control management is essential;
Knowledgeable about USAID rules and regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred;
Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required;
Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
Apply via :
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/101393/grants-manager-northern-nigeria-education-initiative-plus-nei-creative-associates-international