Grants Management and Communications Specialist

Responsibilities:

Grants

• Support programme unit to compile high quality concept papers and proposals, specially your role will be compilation of inputs and editing of concept/proposal documents
• Ensure updating of DRC Nigeria grant files for ease of reference
• Regularly update rant portfolio document, highlighting reporting timelines, as well as concept and proposal development timelines

Reporting

• Under the direction of the QAM and in coordination with programme sector managers and the M&E Specialist, ensure timely compilation of programme and project data to meet internal, donor, and sector coordination reporting requirements by deadline;
• Ensure templates and processes are fit for purpose to collect relevant quantitative and qualitative information required for reporting to a range of stakeholders;
• Conduct capacity building with programme and support unit staff to ensure reporting requirements and toolkits are used effectively;
• Provide editing and quality assurance of all internal and external reports for review by the QAM prior to dissemination.

   

  Communications

• Under the direction of the QAM, develop, implement, and monitor a communication and visibility plan to facilitate better understanding among partners, donors, beneficiaries and host communities, media, the general public, and government stakeholders about DRC-DDG as an organization and programme achievements and progress;
• Act as the focal point for collecting and compiling information to produce external communication products promoting the contribution of DRC-DDG Nigeria to the crisis response, ensuring protection principles and standards are adhered to in all products disseminated publicly;
• Undertake field visits to produce creative and engaging communications products to raise awareness of the crisis in northeast Nigeria and the humanitarian response efforts of DRC-DDG;
• Provide high-quality editing of text and visual materials and products to the standard required for public dissemination;
• Maintain and update DRC-DDG Nigeria country profile documents, fact sheets, and presentations for external audiences;
• Ensure all DRC-DDG and donor visibility requirements and communications commitments are implemented;
•  In coordination with the PDQM, liaise with DRC-DDG West Africa regional office and headquarters communications focal points as required.