Grants Assistant at British Council

Role Purpose:

The post holder will support the coordination and management of JCS programmes’ grant process. The post holder will work closely with and support the Grants Officer, other Grants Assistants, M&E lead, and component teams in planning, implementation and management of the programme grant process, ensuring effective monitoring of implementation of grants to sub-grantees in line with programme’s grants manual, strategic direction and in line with clients requirements

Requirements

Essential:

• Financial or Accounting University degree
• 3 years of experience in Grants administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience of supporting grants and internal stakeholders / external partners management
• Experience of working as part of a successful team/function
• Demonstrable experience in interpreting donor budget

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a full cost recovery project and international NGO
• Experience of operating in a complex, multi-cultural context
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality at all time

Role specific Skills:

• Grant management skills

• Skills in managing relationship with sub grantees and other external stakeholders
• Time management skills
• High proficiency in the use of MS office tools (intermediate excel skills)

Pay band: 4

Remuneration:  N 6,154,368 per annum

Contract type: Locally Engaged   

Duration:  Fixed Term ending 31 January 2023 (with possibility of extension)