Grant & Contract Officer at The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Job Title: Grant & Contract Officer

Location: HQ, Akwa Ibom

Job Nature: Full Time

Project: ACE 5

Job Description

• The incumbent will work with the Grant Manager to provide lead administration for the management of awards and sub awards to include contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
• Maintain a grant tracking mechanism to effectively follow up grant activities and determine progress.
• Maintain and regularly update both digital and physical grant files for the assigned portfolio.
• Will monitor workflows and help develop and implement systems to provide sound management control over ECEWS compliance with award terms and conditions and the organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare strategic reports on grant status to support informed decision-making by management.
• Assist in conducting due diligence during the partner selection process.

Service Level Agreements Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate Service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure alignment with organizational policies and objectives.
• Manage changes to SLAs, including modifications, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all SLAs and related documents.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. / B.A Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• Master’s degree in finance and business Administration or its recognized equivalent
• 3 – 7 years relevant experience with donor contract, cooperative agreements, and grant regulations
• Demonstrate experience and familiarity with grant-making mechanisms and grantee management; experience administering FOGs is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and prior experience with US Government rules, requirements, and regulations (such as familiarity with ADS 303) on solicitations and second-tier funding by prime recipients.
• Ability to effectively work independently and under the guidance of a supervisor.
• High-level organization and documentation skills, including the ability to track and manage the activities of others (grantees).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including strong written and oral abilities in English.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online