Grant Assistant at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Project: Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods
Position Band: 8-2
Reports to: Grants Officer
Duration: One Year

Job Responsibilities

• The Grants Assistant (GA) will be primarily responsible for documentation, referencing and filing of all project related documents.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all project financial documents;
• Ensure proper filing of all donor and sub recipient agreements both on hard files and soft copy; Arrange and properly file all backup copies of sub recipient payment vouchers and GJs,
• Fill in cost share valuation form for all cost share document;
• Prepare timesheet and other support documents to support cost share valuation,

Qualifications and Abilities

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related fields;
• Minimum of one year relevant experience.
• Must be a matured, motivated, problem solving individual with high levels of initiative;
• Strong interpersonal skills,
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent knowledge of computer software-MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel especially);
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Agency Wide Competences
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results:

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning.