Development, Impact Learning and Sharing Officer (DILSO) at ColdHubs Limited

Responsibilities

• Grant proposal development: Contribute to the identification of funding opportunities, develop and write grant proposals.
• Compliance monitoring: Ensure all grant activities, expenditures, and reporting adhere to the specific rules and regulations of the funding organizations.
• Financial management: Monitor grant budgets, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance with cost allocation and other financial policies.
• Implementation management: Manage project implement activities and prepare all project implementation reports.
• Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks associated with grants.
• Auditing: Prepare all audits, provide internal control oversight to ensure accountability.
• Capacity building: Provide training and guidance to staff and sub-recipients on grant management and compliance.
• Documentation and archiving: Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation for all grant-related communications and agreements.
• Design and implement MEL systems: Create and manage monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks, strategies, and tools to track performance against all ColdHubs program goals.
• Data collection and analysis: Gather and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data to assess outcomes and impact. Conducts baseline surveys, field interviews, and other research studies.
• Reporting and documentation: Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including donors. Document case studies, lessons learned, and best practices to inform program direction.
• Knowledge management and sharing: Develop platforms and strategies for sharing knowledge and learning across teams, partners, and the wider organization to foster continuous improvement.
• Capacity building: Train and mentor staff and partners in M&E techniques, data collection methods, and reporting standards.
• Strategic guidance: Provide technical advice to senior specialists and project managers to ensure that evaluation findings are used to guide strategic decisions and improve program design.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Humanities, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or other relevant fields. Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Job experience:

• 5 to 10 years of solid, practical, and working knowledge in the NGO and international development sector.
• Demonstrated success in managing and reporting donor funded project implementation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Attention to Detail.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and productivity software.
• Regular travels within Nigeria.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy.
• Resumes daily at the ColdHubs Head Office.