Grants & Compliance Manager at Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes.
- For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries.
- It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
Job Summary
We are currently looking to fill the role of Grants and Compliance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all critical aspects of the grant cycle from pre-award to post-award including donor compliance, timely and quality reporting, internal and external coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Objective 1: Support Grants management & Compliance of ongoing program
implementation:
Ensure that reports (internal and external) are submitted on time and are coherent and accurately written (Biweekly, APRs, quarterly, interim and/or final report)
- Support the Field Coordinator for the collection and dissemination of various contributions from the Project Managers, review and validation by Abuja technical team, dissemination and filing of the validated report
- Maintain hard and soft files of ACF Nigeria grant portfolio documents (from inception to closure)
- Play a key role in Grant Opening and Closing meetings preparation and implementation, as well as monthly/regular grants management meetings which include representation from each unit (Admin, programs, logistics, security and M&E), compile action points and ensure proper follow-up of issues raised
- Monitor and support the use of grants management tools such as the detailed implementation tool, M&E plan, PFU and BFU amongst program teams to ensure accurate tracking of implementation and timely alerts to potential challenges/obstacles
- Support in project implementation and development, including making inputs in the area of risk management, quality of implementation, analysis of challenges faced during implementation, and working with various program teams and key stakeholders to resolve problems in a timely, cost-efficient, and effective manner
- In coordination with the grant Head and deputy head of department, monitor implementation of programs to ensure they are in accordance with donor and ACF internal requirements.
- Must develop extensive understanding of donor rules for project under implementation and guide project manager in the reading of the relevant donor rules
Position Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Science / Bac+4 (or higher) in International Development, Social Studies, Economics, Humanitarian Assistance, Rural Development, Geography, Agriculture, Livestock or related studies.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in a similar setting and responsibility.
- Minimum 2 years of humanitarian experience
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
- All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
- 100% health care coverage
- Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
- Maternity or Paternity leave
- Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
- Creche facilities for babies
Job Title: Grants and Compliance Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Proposed start date: October 2026
Location: Borno Maiduguri
Deadline: 8th October, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
