Job Opportunities at DAI

Responsibilities:

The Grants Assistant /Grants Associate will support the full grants cycle, including solicitation, application review, due diligence, performance monitoring, and close-out procedures. The Grants Assistant /Grants Associate will work with the Grants Manager to review proposals, writ e grants, maintain grant documentation, conduct due diligence, track grantee status reports, and provide regular assistance and troubleshooting for grantees. The Grants Ass istant /Grants Associate will also work closely with the finance and procurement departments and other stakeholders to ensure efficient grant procedures across the grant cycle. R esponsibilities include:

• Support the full cycle of grants , from pre-award proposal review and due diligence checks to monitoring /compliance visits and reporting during implementation , and to conducting close-out procedures and audits.
• Assist the Grants Manager in reviewing applications and proposals, by locating or requesting necessary supporting documentation from potential grantees
• Conduct due diligence and vetting checks on grantees
• Generate and maintain documentation of all grants including grant agreements, grant amendments/addendums, and other grants-related documents till grants close-out and proactively identify errors and/or missing documentation to ensure compliance.
• Provide support to the Grants Manager with regards to regular monitoring and tracking of grant budgets, reporting requirements, and compiling financial reports
• Maintain and update logs of grantee status reports
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of meetings or workshops with grant recipients
• Work with the finance department to manage grant disbursement and payments
• Provide regular assistance and troubleshooting for grantees throughout the grant award process

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor ’s Degree , plus at least 1 year of work experience, preferably with philanthropic organizations or nonprofits . Internships can count towards work experience.
• Ability to respond effectively to the time sensitive inquirie s.
• An extremely well organized , detail-oriented, self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English .

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Job summary

• The Program Officer will provide technical support and assist in the implementation and coordination of program activities, particularly for multi-sectoral partnerships, capacity development to local partners, and M&E activities in the target cities.
• S/he will assist in the development of work plans, support the team and management to ensure adherence to proposed budget as well as to build and maintain relationships with local communities.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program's officer responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Technical Director, build and maintain partnerships and relationships with program partners, such as non-profits, federal agencies and community organizations, in order to expand resources, raise funding and educate the public about the work of the project.
• Participate in the development of project Implementation Plan, training manual/curricula and other various standard operational procedures (SoP).
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual work plans, program initiatives and budget development including coordination and operationalization of YPE4AH project result framework.
• Support effective project management, coordination and provide support to partners on the project implementation procedure, data management and effective financial management.
• Provide support as needed, the preparation and timely submission of detailed reports by the partners on project activities on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with project requirements.
• Support the development of annual, quarterly donor and government report writing including management and updates.
• Participate in project monitoring and supportive supervision to partners, project sites and communities.
• Provide support to government and key stakeholders to ensure community buy in and sustainability of the YPE4AH activities.
• Support, as needed, the mobilization of private partners’ support for activities.
• Assist in collection of data to inform and support Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research related activities.
• Represent the YPE4AH Health project at various meetings, technical working groups and relevant forums.
• In collaboration with DAI Nigeria’s Strategic Communications team, manage and produce program content for program website and activities as required.
• Provide support to all program activities for the state office

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional work experience on a U.S Government funded project will be preferred and an added advantage
• Demonstrated project management experience including budget development, event planning, coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated strength and experience in writing technical reports
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; fluency in English language is essential
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to solve problems and resourcefulness
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Strong computer skill in MS Office Suite is required
• Fluency in local language will be an added advantage
• Understand cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability of the states (Lagos or Kano).