Jobs in a Leading Grant Making Organisation

This is a critical Executive Management position, with full responsibility for overall performance of the organization. He/She will be responsible for the following, among other things.

• Board Relationship: Works with the Board to define and establish overall strategic direction of the organisation, including the short, medium and long term goalsand objectives. Also provides the Board and its sub-committees with periodic reports.
• People Management and Organisational Development: Creates effective teams and enabling environment that allow people employ their talents in achieving organisational objectives in a mutually beneficial manner.
• Financial Management: Responsible for judicious management and utilization of financial resources of the organisation including budgeting, grant making, and funds administration.
• Administration and Leadership: Leads, coaches, mentors, provides guidance to staff and ensures smooth operations to achieve the mandate of the organisation.
• External Relations: Cooperates with other institutions and organisations, with shared goals and purposes, to further the aspirations of the organization.

Specifications

• MBBS or PhD in Health Sciences or other related areas. Possession of a Masters in Public Health is compulsory.
• At least 25 years' post graduate experience, with not less than 5 years in a senior management role in grant making organisation.
• Knowledge of current development in grants making; monitoring and evaluation; as well as philanthropic organisations is essential.
• Financial literacy and astuteness, with proven financial management skills.
• Visible leadership skills within challenging performance environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suites, Internet and other related computer

ceonfp@gmail.com

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Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for mission impacting activities of the organization, he/shewill be responsible for:

• Programme Management: Manages programmes design and delivery in accordance with the mission and goals of theorganization.
• Grants Management: Provides strategic direction and support for grants making areas identified as priorities forthe organisation.
• Grantees Training and Capacity Building: Manages network of grantees and other partners to share learning and knowledge, as well as build capacity.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Ensures projects are properly monitored and evaluated, agreeing process with grantees and where appropriate liaising with the Chief
• Executive Officer to undertake independent evaluations.

Specifications

• Masters in Public Health or health related areas, Education, Humanities.
• Possession of a PhD will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years extensive experience of working in a highly structured organisation with track record of successfully building relationships, working with and managing programmes, 5 years of which must be in the not-for-profit sector.
• Certification in Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Research Planning and Development is essential.     .
• Excellent communication and capacity building skills.
• Excellent Computer Skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project.

prmnfp@gmail.com

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Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, he/she will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to analyse and disseminate information on the activities of the organisation:

• Information Management: Manage the information management strategy - including document management, flows of information and discovery of data/Information.
• IT Technical Support: Installing, configuring, monitoring and maintaining computersystems,
• Servers, LAN and internet bandwidth (hardware, software and operating systems).
• Library Resources Management: maintain an inventory and manage the library and document resources for the organisation
• Social Media: Develop and deploy social media strategy for the organisation including
• Facebook, twitter and blogs, regular update to the website and redesigning of the site.

Specifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering. .
• Possession of a Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• Professional Certifications in database, serve configuration and web design
• Minimum 8 years of experience, in a corporate environment with hands-on practical experience.

ifmonfp@gmail.com

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Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for fiduciary and administrative activities of the organisation. The incumbent will be responsible for;

• Corporate Planning: Manages corporate planning, sysrernsdesign, financial projections, financial policies and control procedures.
• Finance Management: Develops and manages annual budgets - including CAPEX and OPEX, Forecasting, Cash Flow, as well as Financial/ Management Reporting
• Financial Accounting & Tax: Prepares final accounts - including balance sheets and cash flow, maintains an assets register, manages employee and corporate tax matters, accounting software, and coordinates financial reporting and insurance.
• Administrative Functions: Coordinates human resources management; logistics; inventory; procurement; facilities and auxilliary services for the day-to-day running of the organisation.

Specifications

• Degree in Accounting, Management Scienceorotherclosely related field.
• Masters in BusinessAdministration will bean added advantage.
• 15+ years' experience, 5 of which must be in a similar role, in the not-for-profit sector or comparable organisation.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant, registered with Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
• Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and capable of anticipating organisational needs.
• Efficient and prudent allocation of human and financial resources .

famnfo@gmail.com

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Reporting functionally to the Chief Executive Officer and administratively to the Board. He/She will be responsible for:

• Internal Control Systems: Ensures that all financial transactions comply with internal control process and procedures. Conducts risk assessment, identifies control weaknesses and improvement opportunities in the financial system of the organisation.
• Grants Audit; Reviews all financial documents submitted by grantees to ensure adherence to due process working with the Finance &Admin Manager.
• Internal Audit: Ensures compliance with accounting and budgeting procedures; maintains an audit trail report and audit queries, liaises with external auditors and advises the CEO on audit compliance.
• Compliance Management: Ensures adherence to policies, processes and procedures to prevent unethical or improper conduct. Routinely appraise the Board with policy changes.

Specifications

• Degree in Accounting, Management Science orotherclosely related field.
• 10+ years' experience, 3 of which must be in a similar role, in not-for-profit sector or comparable organisation.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant.
• Must be a registered professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
• Familiarity with IFRS - Based financial reports is critical.
• High level of professionalism, courage, accountability, and personal integrity.
• Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Familiarity with and ability to utilise accounting packages is critical to this role.

intnfp@gmail.com

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Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, he/she 'will be responsible for Health or Education related programmes:

• Programme Development: Conducts research into relevant fields, identifies potential programme areas, and develops themes for funding by the organisation.
• Proposals: Reviews all proposals to ensure completeness and relevance, analyses proposals for approval for funding.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Conducts site visits; ensures proper conduct of base-line studies by grantees and advise on programme management and to guide grantees and ensure that the organisation desired outcomes are achieved.
• Partnership: Relate with stakeholders and builds sustainable network of partners.

Specifications

• Degree in Education, Arts, Social Science, Publici Community Health or Medical Sciences.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in a reputable not-for-profit organisation.
• Grant-making experience would be strongly preferred.
• Must be familiar with modem techniques for monitoring and evaluation of community health and/or education projects,
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suites and GNATS Chart.
• Experience working with NGOs and Government Agencies

pmonfp@gmail.com