Grant & Contract Officer at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• The incumbent will work with the Grant Manager to provide lead administration for the management of awards and sub awards to include contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
• Maintain a grant tracking mechanism to effectively follow up grant activities and determine progress.
• Maintain and regularly update both digital and physical grant files for the assigned portfolio.
• Will monitor workflows and help develop and implement systems to provide sound management control over ECEWS compliance with award terms and conditions and the organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare strategic reports on grant status to support informed decision-making by management.
• Assist in conducting due diligence during the partner selection process.

Service Level Agreements Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate Service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure alignment with organizational policies and objectives.
• Manage changes to SLAs, including modifications, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all SLAs and related documents.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. / B.A Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• Master’s degree in finance and business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• 3 - 7 years relevant experience with donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations
• Demonstrate experience and familiarity with grant-making mechanisms and grantee management; experience administering FOGs is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and prior experience with US Government rules, requirements, and regulations (such as familiarity with ADS 303) on solicitations and second-tier funding by prime recipients.
• Ability to effectively work independently and under the guidance of a supervisor.
• High-level organization and documentation skills, including the ability to track and manage the activities of others (grantees).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including strong written and oral abilities in English.

Salary
Competitive.