EWAS Project Grant Lead - Africa Program (Nigeria) at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) - Remote

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent nonprofit, founded in 1982 as Rocky Mountain Institute, that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut climate pollution at least 50 percent by 2030.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EWAS Project Grant Lead - Africa Program (Nigeria)

Job ID: R-101374
Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities 
Lead grant compliance at the project level:

• In coordination with central RMI operations, lead day-to-day implementation of grant compliance for RMI’s component of the EWAS program, in line with the grant agreement and MasterCard Foundation donor protocols. 
• Monitor EWAS project finances, supporting the program operations lead and project manager in tracking expenditures against budget and identifying potential financial challenges 
• With support of RMI’s global Grant Management Team, ensure RMI complies with financial reporting requirements, including proper documentation of project expenses 
• With the support of RMI’s global Subgrant Team, ensure project subgranteees comply with their financial reporting requirements, including proper documentation of project expenses and required audits 
• Ensure subcontractors comply with applicable financial reporting requirements, including proper documentation of project expenses 

 Lead procurement, contracting, and subgrants at the project level:

• Support procurement processes for project-specific goods and services, ensuring compliance with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet’s (GEAPP) requirement for competitive sourcing and proper documentation 
• Coordinate with RMI’s global Subgrant Team to complete due diligence on prospective implementing partners and ensure partner contracts and subgrants are structured with performance-based triggers and adequate compliance safeguards 
• Track contract-specific milestones, oversee invoicing, and ensure timely disbursement of funds 
• Work closely with RMI EWAS project staff to ensure delivery against targets, budget, and compliance requirements 

Administrative coordination:

• Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), working with the MEL Lead and subgrantees to collect, verify, and compile data for impact reports 
• Participate in site visits, workshops, and trainings — in city centers as well as rural project sites — occasionally organizing travel or co-planning events 
• With the project manager, coordinate internal and external reporting calendars to ensure timely submission of all required deliverables, especially financial reports 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, Accounting, or a related field, or relevant years of job experience 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing complex donor-funded programs, with a preference for hands-on experience with USAID, MasterCard Foundation, BMGF, GIZ, multilateral, or similar sources. 
• Strong command of donor reporting standards, financial reporting and compliance, and safeguarding protocols. 
• Demonstrated ability to leadcomplex budgets and multi-funder projects 
• Demonstrated experience of leading substantial procurements/ sub-contracting processes to international NGO standards, applying strategic sourcing practices 
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work in a digital environment 
• Excellent English communications skills (written and spoken) 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GEAPP, the Mastercard Foundation, or other climate/energy sector funders. 
• Experience in agriculture or clean energy programs in Nigeria. 
• Knowledge of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) frameworks, and experience with pro-GESI projects. 
• Experience with programs serving women and/or youth aged 18 to 35  
• Fluency in English is essential; fluency in a local Nigerian language is a plus 

Working Condition

• The selected candidate for hire should be available to start between September and October 2025 to align with the EWAS implementation timeline. Please note that this project-based position is for a full-time, fixed term of approximately 2 years from the beginning of employment. This role will report to the Project Manager. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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