Grant Manager at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

xcellence Community Education Welfare Schemeis inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its  ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grant Manager

Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time
Project: ECEWS ACE 5

 About Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme:      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 Requirements

• BSc. in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field and 7 – 9 years relevant experience.
• MSc. / MBA with 5 – 7 years relevant experience in an NGO setting
• 4 years of experience in a managerial role required.
• Prior experience working for an NGO.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID and other US Government organizations’ rules and 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.
• 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.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to “the Human Resources Unit” via: [email protected] using their Full names, the Job Title and their preferred Location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
• ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.