Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
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Palladium brings more than 50 years of experience applying rigorous, evidence-led methodologies to international development. Our work covers health, education, economic growth, governance, environmental issues, informatics, workforce development, and monitoring and evaluation, offering innovative approaches that support the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of development programs. Our presence extends across more than 90 countries, creating positive impact over 100 projects through the dedication of 2,000+ project and home office staff.
Palladium seeks a Grants Manager for two anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria opportunities in Agriculture Competitiveness and Agribusiness Investment. The goal of these projects are to create a catalytic investment mechanism which links smallholders to the private sector, while creating business enabling environments for a thriving agribusiness economy.
Responsibilities
Ensures that grant management activities are carried out in compliance with USAID and Palladium policies and procedures
Drafts grants manual and related program documents
Develops and implements a grant tracking system to ensure the timely and correct execution of all grant agreements
Maintains communication with recipients to ensure smooth administration of sub instruments;
Prepares and reviews grant documents
Reviews recipient reports and documentation for compliance with agreement/sub-agreement terms and conditions
Collaborates with technical teams as required
Requirements Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or any other relevant field. Or Bachelor Degree with at least 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or any other relevant field can be substituted for a Master
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing grants for donor organizations. Experience with USAID grants management system highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to manage large budgets and client expectations
Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating with clients and project stakeholders
Previous experience in Nigeria preferred
Strong interpersonal skills required for working with project staff and beneficiaries
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with limited guidance
Excellent communication skills are essential to write effectively and persuasively and be able to present information in a variety of settings and formats
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