Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.
- Experience 6 years
- Location Abuja
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the technical team in identifying qualified resource partners and civil society organizations eligible for grants.
- Prepares grant documents and follow the required administrative processes as per the grants manual for identifying eligible organizations.
- Prepares and processes grant applications and oversees grant management and implementation for all project opportunities.
- Implements grant activities at the state level under the various project components.
- Ensures all sub-awards comply with the rules and regulations of governments and other multilateral donors.
- Strengthens and maintains the necessary administrative structures and interdepartmental processes to ensure grant transparency, smooth implementation, reporting, requisite controls, and monitoring.
- Serves as primary point of contact for post-award grants implementation and ensures that all grant files are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
- Reviews internal documents and processes for compliance from time to time.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or any other relevant field. Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience in grant, business, finance, accounting, or any other relevant field can be substituted for an advanced degree.
- Minimum of five years of experience managing grants for donor organizations. Experience with USAID grants management system highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to manage large budgets and client expectations.
- Able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels.
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet)
- Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.