Grants Manager at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants Manager, TA Hub Job Code: 5147 Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• DAI is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to establish and incubate a Technical Assistance (TA) Hub. Following its establishment, the TA Hub will function as an independent indigenous non-profit organisation that will provide comprehensive, cohesive technical assistance and institutional strengthening support to State Governments, using a tailored and coordinated approach to promote sustainable PHC systems strengthening and enhanced PHC service delivery. It will also meet donor needs for grant efficiency, effectiveness and local participation.
• The TA Hub is intended to become a model for state-level TA provision in Nigeria, attracting the participation of other donors, international NGOs, and funders active in the country. For a start, the Hub has commenced work with partner organizations in two states.
• These partners are supporting the states to strengthen their management capacities in primary healthcare and promote the adoption and implementation of group-antenatal care (G-ANC) as an alternative service delivery model to increase uptake of RMNCH+N services.
• The Hub is seeking a results-driven individual to assume the role of Grants Manager to support the management of the TA Hub’s full portfolio of grants. This includes the complete grants life cycle, from grants design, grantee selection, award, start-up, and implementation through to grants closeout, ensuring compliance with internal organizational procedures and donor regulations.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• The Grants Manager will assist the TA Hub Incubation Manager in the preparation of budget-related materials and develop the supporting documents for grant proposals as well as financial reports.

Other key responsibilities include;

• Working closely with the technical team, overseeing the review of grant submissions for technical and budget soundness in compliance with donor regulations.
• Coordinating the issuance of awards to TA partner organisations, ensure efficient financial administration of the grant awards and maintaining grant documentation through the development and upkeep of the grant database to track all awards.
• Reviewing all grantee financial reports and reimbursement requests for appropriateness and ensure awardees comply with internal administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices.
• S/he will be responsible for updating and implementing the Hub’s grant guidelines, processes, and procedures. In addition, provide advisory assistance to grant applicants and the Hub’s staff on these procedures.
• Monitoring the financial management of grant funds to ensure consistency with the agreed technical plan while keeping track of actual expenditures against budget.
• Coordinating the preparation of grantee financial reports for submission to donors in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; an advanced degree is an advantage;
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in grant, sub-grant, and contract management, ideally within a donor-funded project, is highly desirable;
• S/he should have advanced financial and computers skills including, strong skills in Excel, QuickBooks, MS Office; and proficiency in word processing and database skills.
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with a diverse group of external partners and staff.
• Experience in grants management and financial monitoring, with demonstrated knowledge of internal controls.
• The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills.

Terms & Conditions for Employment

• The position is based in Abuja with frequent travel to other operational offices across Nigeria. The program offers a very competitive salary package, subject to local terms and conditions.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Note: DAI will only contact candidates that are successful at this pre-qualification stage