• Application Deadline:
• Position: Research/ Grant Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abia


• Job Field Data Science / Research  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

A Research/ Grant Assistant is needed for employment in a Non-Governmental Organisation in Umuahia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting.


• Collect, analyse data and report secondary data for the approved data points


• Prepare materials for submission and prepare interview questions


• Recruit and/or interview subjects and Summarize interviews


• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary


• Manage and respond to project-related email


• Monitors outstanding grant proposals. Follows up with funding agency as necessary.


• Develops outlines, timelines, staffing, budgets, and foundation’s templates for grants according to funding guidelines.


• Develop or assist in the development of interview schedules; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone


• Reads and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines from government agencies, International Donors, and foundations to determine if appropriate for the foundation and how best to respond and comply.


• Conduct and record face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards


• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned


• Disseminates information on funding opportunities and compliance requirements to TSCF staff, and Board

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of effective grant research and grant writing.


• Knowledge of grant and other external funding sources.


• Knowledge of post-award compliance best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Public health, Statistics.


• Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience, with some knowledge or background in non-profits or grant-making


• Experience in statistical analysis software is an added advantage


• Familiarity with private foundation approaches, requirements, and processes.


• Ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively to meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines


• Good communication skills and ability to present documents and activity reports clearly


• Experience in team management, coordination, problem-solving and working under pressures to deliver a quality product is required