Grants Officer - EU
Support the grant administration, coordination and management of EU funded projects.
Overview
Support the grant administration, coordination and management of EU funded projects.
You have:
- At least 3 years of experience working in project and/or grants management.
- Degree in Development Studies, Business Studies, or Social Science.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development or related subject will be an added advantage.
- Experience working in multi donor projects.
- Experienced in developing and interpreting donor budgets in addition to donor funding regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements.
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
The opportunity
The purpose of this role is to support the grant administration, coordination and management of EU funded projects.
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About You
We are looking for applicant with a degree in Development Studies, Business Studies, or Social Science. A master’s degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development or related subject will be an added advantage. The candidate should possess at least 3 years of experience working in project and/or grants management. S/he should be experienced in working in multi donor projects as well as developing and interpreting donor budgets in addition to donor funding regulations, procedures and reporting requirements.
Please follow this link for a full role profile; JD- EU Education Consortium Grants Officer
Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Location: Abuja
Type of Role: Fixed-Term
Closing Date: 6th April, 2024
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with managing grants for multi donor projects? | This question aims to assess your relevant experience and understanding of complex project management. | Highlight specific projects you've managed, the challenges faced, and how you navigated donor requirements. |
| How do you ensure compliance with donor regulations in your project management? | The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of donor regulations and your approach to compliance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to develop and manage project budgets effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |