Career Opportunity

Grant Officer

Maiduguri Office
Full-time (3 Months, Possible Extension)

About the Role

The Grant Officer supports resource mobilization, donor proposal development, contract compliance monitoring, sub-award tracking, and timely submission of high-quality donor narrative reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with program, finance, and MEAL teams to draft competitive funding proposals and concept notes.
  • Track grant reporting schedules and ensure timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual donor reports.
  • Maintain centralized grant records, donor agreements, and amendment documentation.
  • Monitor grant implementation against approved logframes, work plans, and donor compliance rules.
  • Support grant opening, review, and close-out meetings across all active project portfolios.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of progressive experience in grant management, proposal writing, or business development in an NGO.
  • In-depth understanding of institutional donor compliance, guidelines, and reporting frameworks.
  • Superior proposal writing, analytical, and budgeting review skills.
  • Excellent command of written English and capability to work effectively under strict deadline constraints.
How to Apply

Apply through: recruitment@yipdi.org
Advert Date: 9th October 2026 | Closing Date: 13th October 2026 at midnight.
Please state the exact position title in your email subject line.

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