Grants Manager

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in international affairs, development, international political economy or other relevant subject
  

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years working in grants management and proposal/ business development/ design.
  

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of donor compliance regulations (BHA, USAID, ECHO, FCDO, GAC, etc)
  
• Proven previous successful experience developing projects, writing proposals and donor reports.
  
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
  
• Strong writing and editing skills with close attention to detail
  
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures but also use own initiative, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members
  

Information management

• Act as custodian of documentation of institutional knowledge and program activities in coordination with relevant sector supervisors and coordinators.
  
• Maintain comprehensive electronic files for programs, and ensure IRC colleagues and have access to relevant records and information.
  

Donor relations and communications

• Liaise with donors and potential donors, and other operational partners, including through attendance at meetings, and representing IRC and IRC’s interests by maintaining positive and constructive relations.
  
• In coordination with relevant colleagues, respond to requests from donors for compliance information and respond to donor compliance questions as needed.
  
• Ensure that relevant staff members are aware of all donor communications, changes in regulations, and meetings or events.
  
• Facilitate and participate in donor visits and/ or meetings.
  
• Develop external communication materials including factsheets and program updates
  

Compliance

• Maintain up to date comprehensive knowledge of donor guidelines relevant to the Nigeria portfolio, including but not limited to: USAID, FCDO, ECHO, UNOCHA.
  
• Provide training to IRC staff on compliance and donor-specific compliance requirements.
  
• Closely monitor grants for internal or donor compliance issues, and flag concerns in a timely manner.
  

Grant management and business development

• With the support of the Senior Grants Coordinator, coordinate the development of quality proposals and narrative reports with relevant teams, including acting as lead writer when necessary.
  
• Liaise with HQ units (Regional Unit, Awards Management Unit, Technical Units) to ensure proposals meet internal standards and are responsive to donor requirements.
  
• Support program staff to assess funding opportunities in line with IRC Nigeria’s strategic objectives and the local context, advising on these as required.