Grants Officer at Future Stars Initiative

Future Stars Initiative - We provide a safe and nurturing environment for your precious little one to blossom. Your child will learn creative arts, language development and sensory exploration; critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to succeed in school. What we do in a nutshell: Inclusive Childcare, Early Childhood Education, Child Rights Advocacy and Youth Empowerment Training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants Officer

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Grants Officer will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, preparing compelling grant proposals, managing grant applications, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• The role supports the organization’s financial sustainability by securing funds from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and international donors.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management and Compliance:

• Monitor grant implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Prepare periodic narrative and financial reports for donors in collaboration with finance and program teams.
• Track grant deliverables, timelines, and budgets, and flag any issues for resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of grants, contracts, and related correspondence.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Respond to donor inquiries and provide timely updates on funded projects.
• Represent the organization at donor meetings, workshops, and networking events.

Grant Research and Identification:

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities from local, national, and international donors.
• Maintain a database of funding opportunities, donor profiles, and application deadlines.
• Track donor priorities and trends to align funding opportunities with organizational goals.

Proposal Development:

• Prepare high-quality, compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather accurate data, budgets, and project plans for proposals.
• Ensure all proposals align with donor guidelines and organizational priorities.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Work with program teams to gather data and monitor the impact of grant-funded projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation of projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of funded initiatives.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in grant writing, grant management, or fundraising, preferably within an NGO.
• Passion for social impact and commitment to gender equality and community development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of donor requirements and funding mechanisms.
• Experience managing relationships with local and international stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Proven track record of successfully securing grants from foundations, governments, or international donors.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in documentation, budgets, and donor reporting.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal development with a demonstrable success rate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and reporting software.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and techniques.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  30th March, 2025.