Grant Manager at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization with its head office located in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and Development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grant Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports to: Executive Director

Job Summary

• The Grants Manager will provide grant management, business development, and reporting support across BOWDI’s program portfolio.
• The Grants Manager will work closely with program, MEAL, finance, operations, and senior management staff to ensure high-quality grant lifecycle management—including pre-award and post-award functions.
• S/he will support donor compliance, timely reporting, proposal development, donor visibility, and institutional knowledge management.
• The Grants Manager will report to the Executive Director and collaborate closely with colleagues in partnerships, programs, finance, and communications.

Key Responsibilities
Information Management:

• Serve as the custodian of documentation for institutional knowledge and program activities, in collaboration with relevant program officers and sector leads.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date electronic and physical grant files and ensure access to relevant information across departments.

Donor Relations and Communications:

• Represent BOWDI at donor and partner coordination meetings as required.
• Maintain positive working relationships with donors and potential partners.
• Respond to donor requests, coordinate responses with relevant departments, and ensure timely communication of donor updates or changes in compliance regulations.
• Lead in the preparation of donor briefs, fact sheets, visibility materials, and program updates.
• Support and coordinate donor visits and high-level meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Compliance and Capacity Building:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of donor rules and regulations applicable to BOWDI, including but not limited to: USAID/BHA, FCDO, ECHO, UN OCHA, UNICEF, and other relevant institutional donors.
• Provide regular training and updates to staff on donor compliance and grant management.
• Proactively flag potential compliance risks and work with relevant teams to mitigate them.

Grant Management and Business Development:

• Coordinate the development of quality proposals and narrative reports in collaboration with program teams and technical leads.
• Lead the writing of donor proposals and concept notes where required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure proposals meet BOWDI and donor standards.
• Support the identification and assessment of new funding opportunities in alignment with BOWDI’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely reporting and submission of high-quality donor reports.
• Maintain and regularly update the grants tracking tools, including proposal pipelines, reporting schedules, and donor compliance trackers.
• Participate actively in project cycle management meetings (kick-off, implementation, review, close-out).
• Ensure adherence to grant conditions and timelines in all project documentation.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervises: None (May supervise interns or short-term consultants as needed)
• Internal Contacts: Program staff, MEAL team, Finance, HR, Admin, Logistics, Field Officers, and Senior Management Team.
• External Contacts: Donors, implementing partners, government stakeholders, coordination bodies, and peer organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in International Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in grants management, proposal development, and donor reporting—preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Proven knowledge of donor regulations (e.g., USAID/BHA, ECHO, FCDO, GAC, UN agencies).
• Demonstrated experience in successful project design, proposal writing, and donor reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities, with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and cultural sensitivity to work in complex settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to field locations as required.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri) are an added advantage.
• Commitment to women’s rights, community development, and BOWDI’s mission and values.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• BOWDI’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Eligibility: Kindly read the job description and criteria for the position you are applying for and ensure you meet the minimum job requirement.
• BOWDI is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and qualified persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.