Funding Coordinator at Cyclebreeze

Cyclebreeze is a Research and Technological Development company that is built to identify and solve problems, optimize already existing processes and improve products. Through R&D, we are able to design new products for companies and improve existing ones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Funding Coordinator

Location: Ogbomoso, Oyo
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• You shall be responsible for coordinating the Cyclebreeze team that would be researching & applying for grants, accelerations, incubations, investments, sponsorship, partnership etc. platforms and other sources that facilitates growth, visibility and revenue for Cyclebreeze and other subsidiaries. Providing all the help, follow-up to drive success, while you constantly report promptly to the management team.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team. Duties include the following, measurable in terms of time, cost, quality, or quantity.

Duties

• Coordinates the planning and preparation of funding source proposals for the company or it’s subsidiary products or services; provides guidance and assistance to investigators in the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between investigators, funding source agencies, and offices in the budgeting and preparation of funding source proposals; researches agency and compiles and prepares comprehensive budget justifications for investigators.
• Work together with implementation (project) teams and support areas to plan, develop and submit in time high quality reports and communications to donors and National Offices.
• In close coordination with Grant Managers (project managers and coordinators) is responsible to monitor the grants performance (through setup mechanisms e.g. project meetings, BvA discussions) and timely flag issues that require management attention and actions.
• Work with the BDM and Award Management Specialist to oversee the management of the grant, including timely implementation of planned activities and the appropriate expenditure of funds.
• Prepares and compiles all components of each funding source submission, ensuring that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with funding source agency requirements.
• Advises and/or assists as appropriate in the design, formatting and preparation of funding source documentation, to include creation of computerized statistical summaries and/or graphics.
• Develops and maintains specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking funding source proposals, awards, and related statistical information; creates and distributes standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required.
• Develops and maintains a library of reference documentation, including such information as funding agency requirements and forms, investigator profiles and curriculum vitae, abstracts and reference literature, and other pertinent material.
• Provides advice and guidance to researchers on the application of different funding source policies, regulations, and procedures; facilitates and supports the research and identification of funding opportunities on behalf of investigators, as appropriate.
• Monitors and coordinates the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed; manages administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.
• Maintains knowledge of different funding sources policies, regulations, and procedures; disseminates and/or presents changes to departments and advises on the implementation of changes, and on the impact of changes on funded operations.
• Supervise quality of services, assess data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting process ensuring that data is audit worthy and extend MERL technical support to implementing partners.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Verify that proposals have been received and that appropriate follow-up has occurred
• Assemble and submit reports by due date
• Work cross-departmentally to collect statistical information, press, exhibition catalogues, and images
• Ensure hard files and donor records are accurate and up-to-date with recent correspondence and
• Facilitate the cultivation and nurturing relationships with the founding source and the company
• Prepare and coordinate media, press and exhibition activities.

Requirements

• Currently in a University, a fresh Graduate or an NYSC member.
• Be experienced in getting result and making research.

Competencies:

• Office 365 proficient
• Use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Conducting research, policies, regulations and requirements for funding
• Reporting, follow-up and work organization

Skills Needed:

• Ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.
• Database management skills.
• Presentation Skills
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of potential sources of different types of funding
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and different sector regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.