Niger Delta Strategic Activities Fund (SAF) Manager at Chemonics International

Location: Port Harcourt

Project Summary
Nigeria SACE is a five year, $9.2 million program funded the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) implemented by Chemonics International Its objective is to strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels. The project will support increased engagement and efficacy of civil society to influence public institutions whose function it is to serve citizens interests.

The project explicitly aims to engage marginalized populations; such as women, youth, and the disabled; In the process and emphasize the importance of leadership and innovation. In its fourth year, the project now seeks to hire dedicated and high performing individuals for this position.

Job Description

• The Niger Delta SAF Manager manages the $1 million Niger Delta Fund (NDF) that supports activities and grants to CSOs and BMOs in the Niger Delta.
• The manager supports the Senior SAF Manager to compete and oversee the selection and award process for SAF-funded activities in the Niger Delta and serves as main point of communication for both SACE staff in Abia and Port Harcourt as well as project beneficiaries, for all issues concerning grants funded through the NDF.
• S/he provides targeted capacity building support to Niger Delta grantees in financial, administrative, procurement, HR, and other internal organizational policies and procedures.
• The manager oversees an up-to-date tracker of all grantee advances, disbursements, reconciliations, and reimbursements. When necessary, the manager drafts and manages subcontracts in the Niger Delta.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Finance or Accounting required.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in grant management and budgeting, especially ensuring compliant award processes and grant implementation.
• Experience with USAID granting policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail,
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to identify potential NDF grantees and work with them to design and develop grant concepts and activities, through networking and outreach, under the overall strategic
• guidance of the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party.
• Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with stafl implementing and co-funding partners, and relevant CSOs/BMOs and government agencies.
• Experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English