Job For Grant Officer at Creative Associates International, 7th May, 2019

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Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Grant Officer - Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) Location: Bauchi Project Summary

The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

The grant officer will be responsible for oversight of all grant’s activities, including ensuring efficient and proper controls for USAID grant compliance and reporting; review and submission of financial reports as required for each grant.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position Is housed in Bauchi, Nigeria, reporting to Finance and Administration Officer and technically to the Grants Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor grantee contractual obligations to ensure compliance with USAID regulation
Orient and mentor CSO5 on grants-management requirements, processes, and skills to deliver on target
Responsible for collation, review and processing of Learning facilitators timesheets on monthly basis
Responsible for scanning ail reports, maintaining grant files (electronic and manual) and ensuring that they are always up-to-date and readily be ascertained
Coordinate and conduct all Grants activities outlined in the annual work-plan at the state level,
Conduct financial management training and proposal preparation to CSO5
Responsible for entering and maintaining the System for Management of Activities, Reporting and Tracking (SMART)
Collaborate with other units especially; Access & Fragility, Community Mobilization and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure data flow and activities are implemented according to requirements
Other related duties as required by supervisors/management
Implement procedures and templates to be used for formulating, negotiating, executing, monitoring, and closing grants according to USAID regulations and the projects Grants Manual as assigned by the Grants manager
Assist the Grants Manager to develop solicitations, coordinate the evaluation of applications, award grants, monitor and report on grantee activity implementation as appropriate
Responsible for tracking of Learning facilitators timesheets submission on monthly basis, and CSO milestone reporting

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, B.sc Accounting preferred.
2-4 years’ experience in grant management, Including sub-award disbursements and reporting.
Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Resume with a brief Cover Letter as ONE MS Word Document Or PDF to: [email protected] please specify the position in the subject line of the email. Application Deadline 11th May, 2019. Note