Grants Coordinator
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Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is hiring a Grants Coordinator in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. This is a full-time, 11-month renewable contract focused on grant management, donor compliance, proposal and report writing, and supporting programme teams. The role requires a relevant university degree and at least two years of experience with humanitarian or development donors.
- Full-time, 11-month renewable contract in Maiduguri, Borno State
- Focus on grant management, donor compliance, and proposal/report writing
- Requires relevant degree and minimum 2 years donor-related experience
- Opportunity to work with a major international humanitarian NGO
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Grants Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) ⏲ Sep 10, 2026, 1:04 PM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience: in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Grants Coordinator Location: Maiduguri. Borno State Job Identification 21676 Employment Type: Full Time Duration of contract : 11 Months (Renewable). Responsibilities: Generic responsibilities: Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, compliance, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (including through the grants database - forthcoming). Support in the coordination of development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control. Support external donor audits. Provide an internal helpdesk on donor related issues, including organize and deliver trainings in donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing. Contribute to PCM training and usage of the NRC PCM framework in the Country Office as delegated by the Grants Manager. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy. Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems. Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports. Coordinate the development and distribution of internal reports. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and consideration of NRC global and regional strategies when executing functions related to this role. Document, analyze, and share learning from proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations. Represent NRC towards relevant partners and donors as delegated. Be updated on donor priorities, trends and track and share relevant calls for proposals to the relevant teams. Specific responsibilities: Support in ensuring that all programme staff are aware of requirements: and conditions of grant agreements and contracts, through the use of grant opening/mid/closing meetings and other methods. Work with the Grants Manger to develop concept notes and donor proposals, and participate in writing them in close cooperation with relevant departments in NRC Nigeria. Support in the development of generic concept notes, briefing notes and SITREPS to be used in donor meetings and visits. Support in the maintenance of an accessible and well-organized filing system for storing all grant-specific files for all of NRC’s past and active grants and ensure that grant coordination systems and processes are successfully implemented. Support in the development and implementation of grants-related trainings, including donor compliance and proposal and report writing. Maintain program files and ensure copies of donor concept notes, proposals, contracts, and reports are correctly filed in the Filing Tree. Responsible for donor compliance of the respective grants and project cycle management processes for allocated projects. Ensure quality of program writing, including program activity plans, reports and informal updates. Prepare reports for donors, partners, and government on program progress, ensuring all reporting requirements: of donors are delivered on time and in a quality manner. Support in ensuring all documentation required is ready and available for audits. Support in keeping the Grants Tracker updated. Qualifications Relevant University Degree or Higher Education, preferably international relations/development, development studies, social sciences, or project management, Experience: from working with humanitarian and development donors Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience: in grants management in the humanitarian sector Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills Basic understanding of donor rules and regulations Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Skills and experience: in report and proposal writing Above average computer skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Please read the attached terms of reference for more details before applying. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply. This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Application Deadline: 24th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Borno State Grants Coordinator job vacancies in Nigeria