Grants Officer at EngenderHealth

WORK LOCATION: Nigeria Country Office, Abuja

PROGRAM(S) / DEPARTMENT(S): MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics and Programs

REPORTS TO (Title Only): Finance Manager

LOCAL HIRE: Yes

SALARY BAND: Salary Band-6

COMPANY SUMMARY:

EngenderHealth’s vision is a world where sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are respected as human rights, and women and girls have the freedom to reach their full potential. To achieve transformational change leading to true social and economic progress, EngenderHealth collaborates with diverse organizations across sectors with the shared goals of highlighting women’s value to sustainable development.

MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics is a new USAID funded program initiated in September 2020 and active through September 2025. Through a consortium of partners led by EngenderHealth, this project expands awareness of, equitable access to, and appropriate use of quality, voluntary surgical maternal health (MH) and family planning (FP) services that are essential to reducing maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity and promoting reproductive health (RH). MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics focuses on surgical obstetric care, including safe and indicated cesarean delivery (CD) and peripartum hysterectomy; prevention and treatment of obstetric and iatrogenic fistula; and voluntary long-acting reversible contraceptives and permanent methods (LARCs/PMs).

JOB SUMMARY:

With the support and guidance from the Finance and Grants Manager, the Grants Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of grants program. The Grants officer will also ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of all grants in his/her portfolio including closeout of Grants. S/he will work closely with the Finance and Grants Manager in performing other duties in support of the overall grant activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the grants solicitation pre-award process, prepare grant applications log and checklist for grant applications-- initial screenings including confirmations of proposal receipt.
• Conduct pre-award survey and fill in pre-award survey form and provide feedback, to potential grantees
• Prepare and collect vetting information with supporting documents,
• Contact grantee organizations for submission of monthly and quarterly programmatic and financial reports as well as documented success stories.
• Organize and/support orientation sessions and assist grantees on all grants contractual requirements
• Be involved in collecting and verifying of the grant activities reported in grantee progress report, maintaining and updating grant report tracking sheets.
• Provide ongoing support to the grantees with respect to program management, financial, reporting, and compliance issues.
• Work with the partners and grantees to ensure that grants are implemented in accordance with the terms and condition of USAID rules and regulations-- focusing on finance, procurement, and compliance
• Review and monitor grantees’ financial reports and incurred expenses under the approved grant proposal and monthly work plan to ensure these are adequately documented and in compliance with the grant agreement and applicable USAID regulations.
• Responsible for liaising with finance department for review of monthly financial reports.
• Support grant completion and closeout.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years of experience working with international organizations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with USAID funded projects and understanding of applicable rules and regulations for USAID is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS:

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively between programmatic, finance, and administration teams.
• Ability to travel to conduct site visits.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to track and follow up on multiple tasks independently while keeping all stakeholders informed in a proactive manner.
• Excellent cross cultural skills, ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural international environment, with respect, professionalism and gender sensitivity.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Advanced computer skills-- include Internet, Word, Excel, and database use and management
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in English language, both written and spoken, knowledge of other language(s) desirable
• Familiarity with sub-grants management a plus

Disclaimer:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth. This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates and partners; and the design and implementation of programs and activities.