Grant Manager Job at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)” is a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Grant Manager
Job Locations: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will provide administrative and financial management of grants to ensure compliance with donor grant processes and regulations
• S/he will analyze and evaluate grant applications and monitor expenditures of beneficiaries
• S/he will provide grantees with technical assistance in financial management, procurement, planning, and implementation of activities
• S/he will conduct training as needed, such as for various potential grantee and internal staff, etc
• S/he will conduct pre-award audits for the grantee , in addition to audits during implementation and at close-out in coordination with internal Audit and compliance.
• S/he will monitor grantees to ensure they implement and administer grants according to grant agreements and Donor regulations
• S/he will review the WEWE Grant Manual
• S/he will monitor the technical implementation of grants to ensure timely progress and according to submitted technical reports, proposed strategy, and work plans
• S/he will guide grant management as the need arises
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting or Finance.
• A Master’s Degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is an added advantage.
• Professional accounting designation such as ACA/ACMA/ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

• Must have experience in grant management
• Five (5) years of experience in grants design and administration, management, and oversight
• Experience previously working on USAID projects in the role of a Grant Manager or similar role
• Familiarity with USAID Grants Management policies and procedures

Method of Application
Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: grantmanager2024@weweng.org  using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.