Deputy Grants Manager at PUI
Deputy Grants Manager at Première Urgence Internationale
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Nigeria is recruiting a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Deputy Grants Manager in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
PUI is an international humanitarian organisation providing emergency assistance and support to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters and other crises. The organisation has been operating in Nigeria since 2016.
Position
Deputy Grants Manager
Location
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
₦923,000 per month
About the Role
Working under the direct supervision of the Grants and Partnership Manager, the Deputy Grants Manager will support the effective management of donor grants and ensure compliance with contractual and reporting requirements.
The successful candidate will coordinate the end-to-end reporting process, from data collection and internal review to final submission to donors. The role will also contribute to proposal development, funding opportunity tracking, project compliance, donor communication and humanitarian coordination.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Grants Manager will:
Coordinate reporting processes from project launch through submission to donors.
Ensure financial and narrative reports, including required annexes, are completed accurately and submitted within contractual deadlines.
Coordinate reviews of reports with country and field teams and ensure donor comments and questions are properly addressed.
Collect and consolidate information required for programme reporting.
Ensure donor reporting templates comply with official requirements.
Ensure field teams receive approved proposals, budgets, contracts and donor reports.
Monitor compliance with donor guidelines and contractual obligations throughout project implementation.
Review reports for accuracy, consistency, grammar, spelling, indicators and alignment with project objectives.
Coordinate monthly internal reporting processes.
Ensure submitted reports are properly shared with donors and archived.
Coordinate contractual follow-up, including cost-extension and no-cost-extension requests.
Project Proposal Development
The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of new project proposals by:
Reviewing donor guidelines and preparing summary notes for calls for proposals and expressions of interest.
Participating in proposal writing and preparation of donor documents.
Supporting project development and responding to donor queries.
Working with Finance and implementation teams to ensure that budgets are consistent with narrative proposals.
Monitoring potential funding opportunities.
Grants Coordination and Documentation
The Deputy Grants Manager will support kick-off meetings and ensure effective distribution of project documents between headquarters, country office and field teams.
The role also includes maintaining updated grants management tools and reporting schedules and supporting internal meetings and documentation.
Communication and Visibility
The position will help ensure compliance with donor communication and visibility requirements.
Responsibilities include coordinating success stories, maintaining communication plans, consolidating donor communication reports and managing project photos and videos.
The Deputy Grants Manager will also support the preparation of external documents, mission presentations and mandatory reports for relevant authorities.
Humanitarian Coordination
The successful candidate may represent PUI at selected humanitarian coordination meetings at the request of the Grants and Partnership Manager and will be expected to provide written reports following such meetings.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
A degree in Project Management, Political Science, International Development, Public Administration, Business, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
At least 2 years of experience in a similar position or in programme development, project management, donor reporting or grant compliance within an international NGO.
Experience developing communication products such as articles and success stories.
Excellent English writing and editing skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and database management software.
Knowledge of Nigerian local languages such as Hausa, Kanuri or Fulfulde is an advantage.
Other Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Excellent writing and editing ability, particularly when working under tight deadlines.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple assignments.
Adaptability in changing operational environments.
Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a diverse team.
Application Deadline
30 August 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the official application form:
Apply for Deputy Grants Manager at PUI Nigeria
Applicants should ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate and complete.
Important: PUI does not request payment or financial compensation at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting money in exchange for employment.
