Contracts & Grants Officer at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health programs, education, research, and livelihoods initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

In anticipation of a potential award from USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) with focus on the BAY (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe) states, the position below is open for consideration to all qualified candidates:

Job Title: Contracts & Grants Officer

Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Project: ACE
Category: Finance & Admin

Responsibilities

• Will work with the DFA, Procurement, Contracts and Grants to provide lead administration for the management of awards and sub-awards to include contracts, grants and cooperative agreements, monitor workflows and help develop and implement systems to provide sound management control over AHNi’s compliance with award terms and conditions and AHNi policies.
• S/He will be responsible for the review of sub-agreement and subcontracting implementation activities and contractual arrangements to ensure they meet with donor and organizational regulations, review monthly Sub-Recipients Financial Reports and Advance Request of Implementing Agents.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• B.Sc / B.A Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations.
• Master’s Degree in Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience with donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations.
• Ability to interpret funding contracts and grants regulations and develop implementing procedures is a most.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 11th January, 2022.