[full-time] Grant Officer at NELA

NELA is a non-Governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS and other health related activities in all the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.It plans to implement a project to improve access to quality Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programming in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe and Jigawa States of Nigeria and also to increase the adoption of safer sex behavior and promote normative change among selected sub-groups within the general population in Nigeria to reduce new HIV infection.Applications are invited from interested and qualified individuals for the following positionAdvancing and implementing grants awards as well as monitors implementation and reporting process.
Managing grant timeline to ensure continuation of grant funding
ensuring that the financial status and grant progress reports are submitted on basis.
Working in the finance and programme team to review and process advance applications, including review of budget submitted
Tracting advance remittance and reports same to the Executive Director through the Finance Manager for informed decision making.
Monitoring the implementation of grant advances in the field and reports progress to management
Ensuring compliance with grant award conditions, policies and procedures for effective performance of project execution
Providing timely advice and guidance on unanticipated grant implementation problems, as well as assist implementing  partners to prepare accurate required reports and ensures timely submission of these reports,
Providing technical assistance to implementing partners to monitor adherence of advance standards and restrictions,
Conducting as necessary on site inspections of advances
Creating and maintains a comprehensive set of grant record in paper and electronic,
Working in collaboration with the program team.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of advances including supervision of grafting process with an oversight of the France Manager
Establishing simple  computer databases to monitor work and progress as well as the ability to track the organization’s grant portfolio,
Undertaking other responsibilities not outlined above but which are commensurate with a rote of this nature that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief of Party/Executive Director.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline
At least 5 years working experience in a related field and must be familiar with international donor community environment ACCA added advantage.
Must be self confident and motivated person
Ability to work initiatively and thoroughly
Must have experience in granting preparation and advance granting
Must have excellent listening skill, follow-through and problem solving skills

Industry: Administration / Office

Specialization: Accounts / Finance / Audit / Tax

Minimum Educational Qualification: Degree

Minimum Experience Required: 5 Year(s)

Application Deadline: 2011-05-10

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