Contracts and Grants Officer at FHI 360

Requisition: 2018202133
Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Contracts & Grants Manager

Basic Functions

• Under the direction of the C&G Manager, the C&G Officer shall provide support in the administration of contracts, grants, task orders and cooperative agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for review of sub-agreement and subcontracting implementation activities and contractual arrangements to ensure they meet with donor and organizational regulations.
• Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities.
• Provide support to other staff to ensure project-wide understanding of contractual issues.
• Implements procedures for projects to ensure that adequate records and audit trails are maintained.
• Keep current with changes in contractual regulations.
• Provides support on special projects within C&G.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Masters degree in Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 – 3 years relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of donor contracts and grants regulations is essential.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories and practices.
• Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
• With minimal supervision, manage high volume work flow.
• Interpret funding regulations and procedures.
• Relevant computer software skills with proficiency in excel.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Follow-up on requests in an efficient manner.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pension plan

Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.