Grant Officer

Location: FCT, Nigeria, Nigeria

Description:

Job Title: Grant Officer
Organization: Waaxaa Foundation
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-Time
Waaxaa Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Grant Officer to lead grant sourcing, proposal development, and donor engagement in support of the Foundation’s healthcare and social impact programs.
Key Responsibilities
Secure local and foreign grants
Identify and track local and international grant opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s mission
Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and concept notes
Coordinate with program, finance, and partnerships teams to develop competitive grant applications
Manage donor relationships and communication throughout the grant lifecycle
Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, reporting requirements, and deadlines
Maintain a grants pipeline and database of submissions and outcomes
Support grant reporting, renewals, and close-out processes

Skills:

Eligibility:

Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in grant writing, resource mobilization, or donor-funded programs
Proven experience securing and managing local and international grants is required
Experience winning both local and foreign grants is a strong advantage
Strong grant-writing, research, and budgeting skills
Familiarity with donor requirements, compliance, and reporting standards
Excellent communication, coordination, and time-management skills
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail

Salary Range: Not specified

Status: Active

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