A Research/ Grant Assistant is needed for employment in a Non-Governmental Organisation in Umuahia.
Duties and Responsibilities

Research information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting.
Collect, analyse data and report secondary data for the approved data points
Prepare materials for submission and prepare interview questions
Recruit and/or interview subjects and Summarize interviews
Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
Manage and respond to project-related email
Monitors outstanding grant proposals. Follows up with funding agency as necessary.
Develops outlines, timelines, staffing, budgets, and foundation’s templates for grants according to funding guidelines.
Develop or assist in the development of interview schedules; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone
Reads and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines from government agencies, International Donors, and foundations to determine if appropriate for the foundation and how best to respond and comply.
Conduct and record face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Disseminates information on funding opportunities and compliance requirements to TSCF staff, and Board

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of effective grant research and grant writing.
Knowledge of grant and other external funding sources.
Knowledge of post-award compliance best practices.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Public health, Statistics.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience, with some knowledge or background in non-profits or grant-making
Experience in statistical analysis software is an added advantage
Familiarity with private foundation approaches, requirements, and processes.
Ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively to meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines
Good communication skills and ability to present documents and activity reports clearly
Experience in team management, coordination, problem-solving and working under pressures to deliver a quality product is required