Job Description
The Grants and Compliance Manager (GCM) will serve as the principal manager of sub-grants to partner organizations under the USAID funded Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) in Nigeria.
The Grants Manager oversees the implementation of a grant-making strategy and the designation of sub-grants to organizations providing services and support to MCSP.
Manages the financial administration of sub-grants including approval of financial records and invoices.
The GCM will ensure monitoring, compliance and reporting of sub-grants.
Oversees the financial capacity-building of all sub-grantees, and provides practical operational guidance to build the management capacity of the local organizations to meet contractual requirements and minimum reporting standards.
Supervises Grants Officer (s) finance assistance hired for the program.
Ensures timely and cost-effective project implementation, reporting of activity results and meeting of pm ices deliverables.
Working with, all stakeholders, the Grants and Compliance Manager will identify risks that hinder the achievement of MCSP’s objectives and assess the adequacy and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks.
With the support and oversight of the Country Director, the Grants and Compliance Manager will provide guidance, training, and compliance oversight in the areas of procurement, sub recipient monitoring, and financial management.
S/he will work closely with senior management, finance, administration and human resources staff to ensure compliance with MCSP and donor regulations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accountancy or equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
ACCA or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in grants design, accounting an & or sub-grant management on large donor-funded international projects
Demonstrated expertise with USG cost principles, reporting requirements, financial regulations and management systems: Advanced skills in Excel and QuickBooks.
Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally for up to 30% of time.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2015

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit an Application letter and a CV to: jhunigeriaproject@yahoo.com The title of your email and application should be the position and preferred location of what you have applied for.