Alliance Coordinator / Senior Grants Manager at the Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA)

The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) is a collaboration of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and professionals based in Abuja. NTCA seeks to influence policy decisions on tobacco-related issues, human rights, public health, good governance in Nigeria and values competence and collaboration to maximize the most of our collective experience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Alliance Coordinator / Senior Grants Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediately.
Term: 1 year contract, open to renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds for the program

Job Description

  • We are looking for a highly skilled Alliance Coordinator / Senior Grants Manager to join the management and program staff.
  • This position will focus mainly on the overall operations of the organization.
  • As the lead for all grants management, the Alliance Coordinator / Senior Grants Manager is responsible for initiating, designing, implementing, and monitoring workflow processes and procedures for managing grants.
  • The Alliance Coordinator / Senior Grants Manager reports to the Board.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate programs for NTCA.
  • Coordinate fundraising, budgeting and outreaches.
  • Develop event calendar and implement programs that align with the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.
  • Create program materials.
  • Establish staffing requirements and ensure the program achieves stated objectives.
  • Measure the performance of the programs and make adjustments to optimize results.
  • Work with members of the alliance on special events that publicize the organization and its
  • program areas.
  • Support the national, regional, and global campaigns on Public Health related issues.
  • Support the organization’s strategic vision, including strategic planning processes.
  • Analyse potential strategies and opportunities within the public health space and proffer appropriate solutions.
  • Write reports to the board and partners.
  • Executes projects according to timelines and demands.
  • Participate in media activities which include among others, writing and distributing press releases, writing and syndication of articles and participation in press events.
  • Build the synergy between the organization’s key stakeholders and partners in Nigeria and beyond.
  • Serve as Liaison between the organization and government agencies.
  • Keep track of public health-related policies (state, federal and international) to develop and
  • provide summaries or fact sheets.
  • Actively research new grants and projects to advance the works of the organization.
  • Assist the Board with any administrative tasks, such as fundraising, preparing annual reports and any other task given.

Requirements

  • Degree in Public Health, Healthcare related sciences, or other relevant fields (an advanced degree is an added advantage).
  • Minimum of 7 years of working experience in a national environmental justice or civil society environment managing and implementing public health projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Law and the Nigerian Tobacco Control Act.
  • Knowledge of the workings of the National Assembly and other policy processes.
  • Organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience in grants proposal writing and implementation reporting.
  • Proven track record managing and supervising a team and fostering teamwork.
  • Strong ability to communicate (verbally and written) complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Strong technical report writing skills.
  • Proficiency in public speaking.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Collaborative work style and strong work ethic.

Remuneration
N400,000 Monthly.

Deadline: 18th June, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: recruitment@ntcang.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.