• Application Deadline:
• Position: Grants Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Responsibilities

• Source, Identify, and apply for grants or other funding opportunities for the organization.


• Write program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services to beneficiaries.


• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the donor organization.


• Research relevant projects, programs, documents, and topics as the need arises.


• Organizing programs and activities by the mission and goals of the organization.


• Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.


• Developing a budget and operating plan for the organization’s programs.


• Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.


• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.


• Writing accurate and timely program reports based on stakeholders’ expectations throughout its life cycle


• Meeting with stakeholders for ease of communication and transparency regarding projects and decisions on services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field.


• 3-4 years experience in grant writing, fundraising, and program management.


• Proven experience in securing grants from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and similar grant funding agencies.


• Strong financial background.


• Strong writing and research skills.


• Strong PowerPoint and design skills.


• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.


• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data.


• Proven ability to prepare and manage a budget.


• Excellent Interpersonal, written, and oral communication