Job Summary
Our client, an award winning, high impact, financially sustainable and highly scalable agribusiness social enterprise seeks to hire a Associate-Grants
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Job Description
REPORTING LINE:
This position reports to the Principal, Corporate Finance.
WORK LOCATION:
This role would be based in Lagos.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Research and Management
Managing and supporting the grants requirement and implementation for the organization
Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process
Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results
Directly involve in grant writing by coordinating with grant writers or coordinators
Research for effective and authentic funding opportunities having a lawful registration and proven track record
Oversee if the grants are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the organization
Supervise the fundraising team to ensure proper coordination of work
Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables,
thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities
Oversee if other grant staff (coordinators, writers and administrators) is complying with their job responsibilities
Oversee the job of invoicing, accounting, reporting, and other administrative
functions to ensure successful execution of grant process
Prepare financial or budget plans and allocation along with the planning and
finance department in accordance with each requirement
Analyze the budget trends and make recommendations for cost control and reduction for various grants
Provide detailed reports to the funders and the board of directors with respect to the organization's progress
Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded programs
Maintain records of all payments and receivables and prepare monthly records for all grant related activities
Provide training to the new staff on grants management and reporting requirements
Designing grant programs and determining funding needs.
Preparing and monitoring budgets, and managing timelines and deliverables.
Be involved in all relevant 3rd party relationships including investors, banking relationships, auditors etc.
EXPERIENCE
Methodical and Strategic thinking
Devise a plan of action that will make the grants raising easy and feasible.
Identify potential grant support from government agencies, foundations, and
corporations to meet the financial and operational needs of the
organization
Grants and Budgeting experience
Ability to perform grant research, grant writing, grant program design and implementation, compliance and grant reporting.
Excellent project management skills with experience in managing and supervising administrative projects
Excellent organizational skills and strong command over written and verbal communication
Good understanding of the organization's overall business and its objectives
Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing financial and budgeting issues
Ability to work within a team and provide support to the junior staff
Ability to perform in cross-functional team approach and job responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Experience with basic financial management skills including developing and monitoring budgets and financial reporting
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and Internet
Start Up Environment
Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.
