The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contract & Sub-Contract Associate

Locations: Abuja & Akwa Ibom

Job Description
Grants Management:

• Engaging with stakeholders to actively participate in writing grant proposals, responding to RFPs/FOAs, and completing application forms in Grants.gov and ASSIST applications.
• Offering timely and knowledgeable support in grants, contracts, and procurement for HQ departments and field offices.
• Assisting the Grants & Contracts Officer in implementing grants policies and effectively coordinating various grants activities.
• Compiling Monthly Spend plans, Work plans, and Burn-rate analyses.
• Preparing Budget submissions aligned with best financial practices and principles for Grant proposals.
• Managing the ECEWS Grants SharePoint interface, including template revisions and addition of resource materials as necessary.

Contracts:

• Drafting Consultants Contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and modifications, adhering ECEWS standards.
• Ensuring proper documentation, maintenance, and tracking of LOAs, MOUs, and Budgets.
• Addressing external auditors’ requests related to SOPs, MOUs with funding partners, and Letters of Agreement with implementing partners.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience.
• Or M.Sc./MBA with 5-7 years relevant experience in an NGO setting.
• Relevant software skills to include spreadsheet and data base software and Management Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of donor (USAID, CDC, DFID, Global Fund) contract and grant agencies are required.
• Ability to interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures is required.

Application Closing Date

26th December, 2023.