Grants Officer at Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN)

Women Impacting Nigeria is a female led Nonfor Profit Organization in Nigeria with focus on creating impact oriented and community centered solutions to gender related issues regarding women and children in line with the SDG goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Grants Officer will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, preparing compelling grant proposals, managing grant applications, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• The role supports the organization’s financial sustainability by securing funds from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and international donors.

Key Responsibilities
Grant Research and Identification:

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities from local, national, and international donors.
• Maintain a database of funding opportunities, donor profiles, and application deadlines.
• Track donor priorities and trends to align funding opportunities with organizational goals.

Proposal Development:

• Prepare high-quality, compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather accurate data, budgets, and project plans for proposals.
• Ensure all proposals align with donor guidelines and organizational priorities.

Grant Management and Compliance:

• Monitor grant implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Prepare periodic narrative and financial reports for donors in collaboration with finance and program teams.
• Track grant deliverables, timelines, and budgets, and flag any issues for resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of grants, contracts, and related correspondence.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Respond to donor inquiries and provide timely updates on funded projects.
• Represent the organization at donor meetings, workshops, and networking events.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Work with program teams to gather data and monitor the impact of grant-funded projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation of projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of funded initiatives.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in grant writing, grant management, or fundraising, preferably within an NGO.
• Proven track record of successfully securing grants from foundations, governments, or international donors.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in documentation, budgets, and donor reporting.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal development with a demonstrable success rate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and reporting software.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and techniques.
• Passion for social impact and commitment to gender equality and community development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and funding mechanisms.
• Experience managing relationships with local and international stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025.