Grants Officer at APIN

Department: Grants

Position Summary

• This position will report to the Head of Grant & Compliance Management.
• The successful candidate will support the Grants Administration / Compliance department in writing, developing, monitoring and implementing grant proposals.
• S / He will support the Grants Manager to facilitate grant efforts, including the grant approval process and post-award compliance.
• Ensures timelines are met in all grants activities.

Other responsibilities:

• Monitors post-award grant compliance.
• Researches information and data necessary for grants sourcing and reporting.
• Edits and organizes grant documents written by other staff and departments.
• Assist in developing outlines, timelines and budgets templates for grants according to funding guidelines.
• Facilitates workshops for and provides technical assistance to staff and subcontractors in the area of grant writing, development, compliance and support.
• Researches new funding opportunities available through local private and corporate foundations.
• Disseminates information on funding opportunities and compliance requirements to appropriate departments
• Monitors outstanding grant proposals. Follows up with funding agency as necessary.
• Maintains necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to Grants Office activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience 

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related disciple, with relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA).
• Must possess a minimum of 6 years experience in finance, in which 2 must be in Grants Management and Administration in a donor-funded organization.
• Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility.