Category: Grants & Partnerships

Position Summary

Based in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Grants Manager will provide grant management, business development, and reporting support across BOWDI’s program portfolio. The Grants Manager will work closely with program, MEAL, finance, operations, and senior management staff to ensure high-quality grant lifecycle management—including pre-award and post-award functions. S/he will support donor compliance, timely reporting, proposal development, donor visibility, and institutional knowledge management. The Grants Manager will report to the Executive Director and collaborate closely with colleagues in partnerships, programs, finance, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

Information Management

• Serve as the custodian of documentation for institutional knowledge and program activities, in collaboration with relevant program officers and sector leads.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date electronic and physical grant files and ensure access to relevant information across departments.

Donor Relations and Communications

• Represent BOWDI at donor and partner coordination meetings as required.
• Maintain positive working relationships with donors and potential partners.
• Respond to donor requests, coordinate responses with relevant departments, and ensure timely communication of donor updates or changes in compliance regulations.
• Lead in the preparation of donor briefs, fact sheets, visibility materials, and program updates.
• Support and coordinate donor visits and high-level meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Compliance and Capacity Building

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of donor rules and regulations applicable to BOWDI, including but not limited to: USAID/BHA, FCDO, ECHO, UN OCHA, UNICEF, and other relevant institutional donors.
• Provide regular training and updates to staff on donor compliance and grant management.
• Proactively flag potential compliance risks and work with relevant teams to mitigate them.

Grant Management and Business Development

• Coordinate the development of quality proposals and narrative reports in collaboration with program teams and technical leads.
• Lead the writing of donor proposals and concept notes where required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure proposals meet BOWDI and donor standards.
• Support the identification and assessment of new funding opportunities in alignment with BOWDI’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely reporting and submission of high-quality donor reports.
• Maintain and regularly update the grants tracking tools, including proposal pipelines, reporting schedules, and donor compliance trackers.
• Participate actively in project cycle management meetings (kick-off, implementation, review, close-out).
• Ensure adherence to grant conditions and timelines in all project documentation.

Key Working Relationships

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Supervises: None (May supervise interns or short-term consultants as needed)
• Internal Contacts: Program staff, MEAL team, Finance, HR, Admin, Logistics, Field Officers, and Senior Management Team.
• External Contacts: Donors, implementing partners, government stakeholders, coordination bodies, and peer organizations.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in International Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in grants management, proposal development, and donor reporting—preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Proven knowledge of donor regulations (e.g., USAID/BHA, ECHO, FCDO, GAC, UN agencies).
• Demonstrated experience in successful project design, proposal writing, and donor reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing abilities, with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and cultural sensitivity to work in complex settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to field locations as required.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri) are an added advantage.
• Commitment to women’s rights, community development, and BOWDI’s mission and values.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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Eligibility:

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BOWDI is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and qualified persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.