Sub-Grants Assistant at National Democratic Institute

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct sub-grantee pre-award assessments during selection processes, with supervision of the Sub- Grants Officer;
• Evaluate proposals, budgets and budget notes in collaboration with program staff;
• Perform first-level review of monthly financial reports and supporting documents;
• Examine sub-grant transactions and receipts to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations;
• Regularly track program expenditures against sub-grant budgets;
• Work to ensure that all partners follow NDI sub-grant policies and procedures and that all grants are spent appropriately as budgeted;
• Maintain regular and close contact with partners to strengthen capacity, and preempt or identify sub-grant problems;
• Provide training to sub-grant partners on grant management and financial procedures and provide mentoring on best practices;
• Conduct site visits, as assigned, to ensure compliance with financial procedures and sub-grant compliance; and
• Provide temporary support to the finance team;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related Business field.
• Two or more years of work experience preferably in auditing, performing transaction tests, and finance and/or grants management.
• Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures.
• Competence with Excel and Word and with accounting software packages such as Quicken, QuickBooks.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive is preferred.
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations in Nigeria, which are often remote and difficult to reach.