Officer - Grants Administration at APIN

Job Description

• To support the Grants Administration/Compliance department in writing, developing, monitoring and implementing grant proposals.

Job Task

• Work with the Grants Manager to facilitate grant efforts, including grant approval process and post-award compliance. Ensures timelines are met.
• Monitors post-award grant compliance.
• Researches information and data necessary for grants sourcing and reporting.
• Edits and organizes grant documents written by other staff and departments.
• Assist in developing outlines, timelines and budgets templates for grants according to funding guidelines.
• Facilitates workshops for and provides technical assistance to APIN staff and subcontractors in the area of grant writing, development, compliance and support.
• Researches new funding opportunities available through local private and corporate foundations.
• Disseminates information on funding opportunities and compliance requirements to appropriate departments
• Monitors outstanding grant proposals. Follows up with funding agency as necessary.
• Maintains necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to Grants Office activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline, with relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) and a minimum of 7 years’ experience, 3 of which should be in Grants Management and Administration in an donor funded organization.