Project HOPE seeks qualified candidates for the position of Grant Management Specialist for the anticipated USAID Scale-Up of Care and Support Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project in Selected States in Nigeria.
Grant Management Specialist, Nigeria OVC Program, Nigeria
Since 1958, Project HOPE has implemented over 500 public health programs in more than 130 countries. Project HOPE’s mission is to improve the quality of life of the world’s most vulnerable people, especially women and children, by improving health care delivery and building local capacity. Our strong collaboration with the private sector has been the cornerstone of our global health programs, enabling us to foster strong public-private partnerships.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Grant Management Specialist will be responsible for managing and coordinating a US$20m+ sub-grants portfolio. The successful candidate will possess the knowledge and skill to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification and resolution of grants administration issues and knowledge of laws, regulations, agency policy, precedent cases, and other requirements that affect grant program administration. Specific responsibilities include:
Negotiate all sub-grants and review all reimbursement requests for appropriateness, ensure that awardees are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and employ sound business practices
Serve as an expert for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant applications; provide guidance on cooperative agreements, cost-share agreements, participating agreements, collection agreements, and memoranda of understanding
Provide post-award administration including monitoring all phases of grant agreements and close-outs, including assessments of technical progress and performance
QUALIFICATIONS:
University Degree and at least 8 years of experience managing and administering sub-grant programs in Sub-Saharan Africa for international non-profit organizations in multi-office, multi-national contexts
Substantial experience on USAID-funded contracts/cooperative agreements, including USAID policy, procedural and reporting requirements; strong knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations
Demonstrated project and budget management experience; experience in grant program design, including design and oversight of proposals, capacity building with local organizations, and grants administration and monitoring
Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other senior officials, particularly in international settings. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Strong computer skills using MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluency in English required
Nigerian candidates with local language skills are strongly encouraged to apply. This position will be contingent upon receipt of funding and will be based in Kaduna (Region 1, North), reporting to the Chief of Party.
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Not later than 28 December 2011.
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