Grant Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will provide administrative and financial management of grants to ensure compliance with donor grant processes and regulations
• S/he will analyze and evaluate grant applications and monitor expenditures of beneficiaries
• S/he will provide grantees with technical assistance in financial management, procurement, planning, and implementation of activities
• S/he will conduct training as needed, such as for various potential grantee and internal staff, etc
• S/he will conduct pre-award audits for the grantee , in addition to audits during implementation and at close-out in coordination with internal Audit and compliance.
• S/he will monitor grantees to ensure they implement and administer grants according to grant agreements and Donor regulations
• S/he will review the WEWE Grant Manual
• S/he will monitor the technical implementation of grants to ensure timely progress and according to submitted technical reports, proposed strategy, and work plans
• S/he will guide grant management as the need arises
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting / Finance.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance is an added advantage.
• Professional accounting designation such as ACA/ACMA/ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage

Experience:

• Must have experience in grant management
• Five (5) years experience in grants design and administration, management, and oversight
• Experience previously working on USAID projects in the role of a Grant Manager or similar role
• Familiarity with USAID Grants Management policies and procedures