Rolan Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established with a mandate to create a realistic, effective, and impactful difference in the lives of vulnerable and less-privileged persons living in urban, rural, and hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria. We achieve this through three-pronged approaches: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Capacity Development, and Welfare. Rolan Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Grants Officer
Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
As a Grant Officer at Rolan Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in securing funding for our impactful initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
- Grant Proposal Development:
- Research potential funding opportunities and assess their alignment with the foundation’s mission and goals.
- Develop compelling grant proposals, ensuring accuracy, coherence, and adherence to submission deadlines.
- Relationship Building:
- Cultivate positive relationships with funding organizations, donors, and partners to enhance collaboration and grant support.
- Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to gather necessary information for proposals.
- Grant Management:
- Oversee the entire grant life cycle, from application to reporting, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
- Collaborate with program managers to track and report on grant progress and outcomes.
- Budgeting and Financial Oversight:
- Work with the finance team to develop accurate budgets for grant proposals.
- Monitor grant spending and ensure financial accountability in accordance with grant agreements.
- Research and Analysis:
- Stay informed about funding trends, donor priorities, and best practices in grant management.
- Analyze data and assess the impact of grant-funded projects for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in grant writing and grant management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with donors and partners.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and results-oriented environment.
- If you are passionate about securing funding for impactful projects and have a track record of successful grant management as well as project management within the Humanitarian / Development space, we invite you to join our team
Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, Portfolio, and Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience to: info@rolanfoundation.org copy: jemimah.solomon-sanu@rolanfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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