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

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.