Vacant Job For Grant Officer at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Grant Officer - Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) Location: Abuja Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

• The grant officer will be responsible for oversight of all grants activities, including ensuring efficient and proper controls for USAID grant compliance and reporting; review and submission of financial reports as required for each grant

• This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Grant Manager

• Implement procedures and templates to be used for formulating, negotiating, executing, monitoring, and closing grants according to USAID regulations and the project Grants Manual.
• Maintain the Creative’s integrated Database Management System (IDMS) and hard grant files ensuring that they are always up-to-date.
• Other tasks as assigned
• Review grants progress and financial reports and ensure grantees are funded as required.
• Support on-site and oversight monitoring of grants to ensure compliance with USAID regulations.
• Coordinate and support project reviews and capacity building activities for grantees. -
• Assist grantees to convey grants-management requirements, processes, and skills to their local affiliates as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, B.sc Accounting preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience in grant management, including sub-award disbursements and reporting.
• Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID funded projects.

• There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
• Only finalists will be contacted please. No phone calls.