Grant Assistant at Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN)

Job Overview

• The grants assistant will work with the grants manager in his/her duties. The grants assistant supports in the preparation and management of the the contract process between the organization and sub-recipients/contractors.
• S/He provides support in the interpretation of all contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with USAID policies and within legal and statutory requirements.
• S/He supports in the preparation of monthly summary reports of revenue and expenditure on all grants and contracts. S/He does other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supports the manager in coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of donor-funded projects and programs
• Managing donor grants transactions effectively and efficiently and ensuring quality reporting
• Supports in establishing a grants tracking mechanism to effectively follow up grant activities and determine progress for decision making where further action is needed.
• Supports the manager in proposal development process by working with program staff, writing budget narratives, editing proposals, and ensuring proper proposal and grant management procedures are followed.
• Supports the manager in ensuring that technical reports to donors from partners are submitted on time, collated and that such reports are coherent and accurate (quarterly, interim, or final reports).
• Supports timely preparation of all grants system and corresponding obligation modifications
• Supports in ensuring that grants are implemented in compliance with GGHN guidelines and relevant donor regulations.
• Maintain and update grants, contracts and obligation modification files.
• Document and share key grant management issues and observations with the grants manager.
• Ensure all Funding Agreement Document (FADs) files are updated regularly by partner.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications
Essential:

• A Degree in Development Studies, Business Studies, or Social Science (Master's Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development, or related subject will be an added advantage).
• At least two years of experience working in project and/or grants management and proposal/business development/design, USAID funded project preferably.
• Experience in developing and interpreting donor budgets.
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities, and implications to the community.
• Proven ability to support the processes for the development and writing of grant proposals and concepts and track record in winning proposals.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural, and diplomatic skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.

Desirable:

• Appreciable skills in developing, and writing grant proposals
• Good research, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Effective working with and through partners
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong thinking and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office tools (with excellent Microsoft Excel skills).