Grants Manager at Salma Attah Foundation for Women and Girls Support (SAFWGS)

Salma Attah Foundation for Women and Girls Support (SAFWGS) is a Non-governmental organisation that is committed to removing barriers and creating awareness around inclusivity, and gender-based violence, through Training, Advocacy, intervention, Policy and Governance. Through our advocacies, we aspire to bridge the gender gaps that exist in education, living conditions, economic empowerment, technology and political participation of women.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants Manager

Location: Nigeria (Remote)

About the Job

• We are searching for a methodical and strategic grants manager to work with our organization in enhancing funding models, identifying new sources of funding, and developing sustainable and effective grants programs.
• Duties for the grants manager will include managing overall grant efforts, documenting payments and expenditure, optimizing the grant administration process, overseeing fund-raising, preparing progress reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, reviewing grant proposals, managing grant databases, engaging with donor agencies, educating staff on policies, and preparing financial reports.
• Your skills and expertise in successful grants management will aid our organization in serving the public by securing continuous funding, improving business opportunities through effective funding programs, and executing meaningful projects.
• The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills, great leadership qualities, and exceptional budgeting and monitoring skills.
• The outstanding grants manager should re-enforce relationships with donors, ensure that grant programs operate efficiently, streamline grant administration, and keep our organization fiscally sound.

Responsibilities

• Designing grant programs.
• Determining funding needs.
• Optimizing the grant administration process.
• Managing timelines and deliverables.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Tracking grant applications.
• Researching funding opportunities.
• Reporting to the board of directors.
• Coordinating and engaging with grant writers.
• Identifying support agencies.

Qualifications

• Methodical and strategic thinking.
• Highly motivated self-starter, with ability to work successfully in a virtual team environment.
• Passion for promoting social and economic justice.
• Experience working with grants management databases.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with attention to detail required.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Budgeting and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of auditing policies.
• Knowledge of donor agencies.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge and application of best practices in grantmaking.
• Knowledge of current regulations pertaining to IRS, international grantmaking, and advocacy grantmaking.
• Proven abilities in analysis, database management, and data reporting.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and, at the same time, ability to think broadly and analyze trends.

Benefits

• Data Compensation
• Training and skills development
• Networking opportunities
• Job recommendations
• Mentorship programs
• Leadership roles
• Enhance your resume

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The Salma Attah Foundation for Women and Girls Support is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build a diverse team.
• Applicants shall not be discriminated against on any basis. Individuals from historically marginalized identities, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply