Grants Assistant, Nigeria WATIH at Tetra Tech Company

Position Description/Summary

• The Grants Assistant will support the Lead Grants Manager and wider finance and administration in the design, development, and oversight of grants management policies, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of program grants, provide administrative support to grantees, maintain grant records and prepare all modifications to resolve various application issues for grant funds;
• Prepare and maintain a database of grant records and prepare reports to maintain track of all grants activities.
• Communicate potential trouble spots to Grants team as necessary and suggest remediation;
• Prepare appropriate reports for all donors and ensure work within deadline and ensure compliance for all grants.
• Attend internal meetings with departments and external meetings with donors, as needed;
• Support Grants Unit in HQ and Field Offices with administrative tasks related to compliance, generating grant documents, and emailing grant agreements and grant checks;
• Work to enhance and improve grants management processes and increase efficiencies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or another relevant field;
• At least 3 years’ experience supporting operations of grant programs.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded grant management initiatives, or other donor-funded projects preferred;
• Ability to assess whether grantees provide appropriate leverage, including own resources and capital, outside equity, and lines of credit;
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and finance teams in the design, implementation, oversight and closeout of individual grants;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues;
• Experience working in West Africa. Nigeria experience preferred.