Deputy COP / Financial/Grants Manager - Nigeria Malaria Project

Location: Nigeria
Organization: University Research Co.
Last day to reply: Feb 28, 2010

Job description

URC is seeking qualified candidates to lead a major potential project involving a comprehensive program to increase the quality, access to, and the use of malaria interventions in Nigeria. The position is based in Nigeria and is expected to be a five-year assignment.

The Deputy Chief of Party / Financial/Grants Manager position requirements are:

- Minimum of 8 years experience working donor-funded projects in developing countries in Africa, experience in Nigeria preferred, with a minimum of 4-6 years on USAID contracts
- Strong project financial management skills including experience designing, awarding and overseeing sub-grants to local NGOs
- Experience with malaria public health projects a plus
- Experience supporting the development of work plans, financial and project reports, etc.
- Experience managing human resources and building staff capacity, including retention, job descriptions, budget tracking, ensuring financial consistency within deliverables, and close relationships with HQ

Candidates wishing to be considered should email their CVs to [email protected], indicating "Nigeria Malaria DCOP/FAM" in the email subject line.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates clearly meeting the requirements for this position will be contacted. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our consultant database against other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you.
Application instructions:
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to [email protected]