Desk Officer, Grants (GL 12) at Kaduna State Government

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Grants.
• The purpose of this position is to support the Director, Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation in increasing the amount of funds and opportunities available to citizens of Kaduna State through partnership with corporations and funders.
• The ideal candidate will work with the Director, Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation to coordinate fund-raising activities targeted at private sector funding, funding from donor agencies and philanthropists amongst others

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development, International Political Economy or other relevant subjects; Master’s degree may be preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience working in grants management and proposal/ business development/ design.
• Significant knowledge and experience of working in partnership management.
• Prior knowledge of donor compliance regulations.
• Proven record of accomplishment in developing projects, writing proposals and donor reports.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.