Grants Officer at Creative Associates International

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: Grants Officer

Requisition Number: GRANT01723
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Reporting & Supervision: The Grants Officer will report to the Grants Manager

Position Summary

• The Grants Officer will support the Grants Manager with oversight of all grant activities, including ensuring efficient and proper controls for USAID grant compliance and reporting; coordinating training and grants administration with grantees; and reviewing and submitting financial reports as required for each grant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review sub-grantees’ liquidation and financial reports and provide summaries to the Grants Manager on a monthly basis;
• Implement procedures and templates to be used for formulating, negotiating, executing, monitoring, and closing grants according to USAID regulations and the project’s Grants Manual;
• Monitor grantees to ensure compliance with USAID regulations, Grants Manual, and the content of sub-agreement;
• Maintain grant files and ensure they remain up-to-date;
• Support project audits, grantor’s audit, or monitoring visits;
• Responsible for entering and maintaining Creative’s Integrated Management Database System (IDMS) for sub-grantees;
• Provide mentoring support to strengthen and improve sub-grantees’ management capacity for improved performance; and
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required, Bachelor’s Degree or professional grant management qualification is preferred;
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in grant management, including disbursements and reporting and four (4) years of general work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial administration, budget, and cost control management is essential;
• Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations and previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred;
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English required; and
• Must be legally authorized to work in Nigeria.
  

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Local Nationals Strongly Preferred
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.