British Council Nigeria Recruits Grants Manager

The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We work in over 100 countries worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people.

The British Council is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Grants Manager

Location: Abuja

Purpose of job

• To manage the grant function of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme in line with the programme strategy, implementation plan and financial plan and to client and corporate standards.
• The Grant Manager will be based in Abuja and will be required to travel to the regional offices periodically. The post will form part of the programme support team.
• The post holder must have the ability to work in difficult environments, often with limited infrastructure or support facilities. The programme will link closely with other BC-managed work in Nigeria, notably the Justice For All (J4A) programme. The post holder will work closely with the Security Coordinator, Regional Coordinators, Output managers, programme officers and the resources team and will report to the Operations Manager based in Abuja. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Accountabilities

• Accountable for ensuring the programme's grant function supports the programme requirements and operations to the highest possible standards.
• the post holder will be accountable for the efficient implementation of the grant management system in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Accountable for ensuring efficient and effective deployment of programme grant management system in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Accountable for line management of grant officer.

Responsibilities and main duties

• To contribute to the design, development, co-ordination and implementation of an effective grant management system.  This includes development of procedures and guidelines, capacity assessment and support for grant recipients, in particular in the area of financial management, monitoring systems, planning and reporting.
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• To develop and manage the grant management system and to set up its operating procedures; including the finalization of the NSRP grants management manual.
• To manage the grant selection process and ensure eligibility requirements are met by prospective grant recipients.
• To manage the process of supporting grant recipients to follow and fulfill requirements in grant implementation and to strengthen their financial management capacity for grant management
• To ensure adequate monitoring of grant recipients to ensure that grant use is in compliance with signed grant agreements
• To manage and maintain NSRP grants database
• To ensure adequate planning, programme and financial reporting by all NSRP grant recipients
• To support NSRP regional offices on grant processes and activities
• To manage and support the Grants Officer. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Qualification and Skills

• Minimum of First Degree or its Equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in grant management
• Previous experience in managing and guiding staff
• Project and contract management - level 2
• Financial Management - level 2
• Human resources - level 2
• Basic understanding of capacity building approaches and methodologies 
• Marketing and customer service (Level 2).

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to read the role profile document and Click here to download and complete the application form. Completed application forms should be submitted to: [email protected]

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Note: Only applications received on the British Council application form will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.