Programmes and Grants Operations Associate

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Lagos
Entry level
Information Technology
The Role
The Programmes and Grants Operations Associate will coordinate project activities, manage resources, track progress, and implement operational processes to ensure timely project delivery. The role involves collaborating with project managers, developing proposals, monitoring grant compliance, and generating reports to enhance project execution efficiency.
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Company Description

Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.

Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (in Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), Windhoek (Namibia), and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and counting and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.

Job Description

Job Purpose
As Programs and Grants Operations Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth
and efficient execution of projects within our organization. You will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing resources, tracking project progress, and implementing operational processes to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive mindset to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets.
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
  • Assist in the development of program and grant proposals.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration between team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination between departments involved in program and grant activities.
  • Collaborate with department heads to ensure appropriate resource availability and utilization for project execution.
  • Monitor grant timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
  • Collaborate with program managers to create and update project plans, tracking progress and making adjustments as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant-related documentation, including contracts, agreements, and reporting materials.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
  • Collect and maintain accurate data on program and grant activities for reporting and analysis purposes.
  •  Assist in generating insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support program improvement and decision-making.
  • Regularly update project status reports and communicate key updates to relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement operational processes and procedures to enhance project execution efficiency.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure adherence to established processes and provide training when necessary.
  • Generate reports on project performance, resource utilization, and project metrics.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant guidelines, and policies in the execution of programs and grants.
  • Assist in preparing and submitting regular progress reports and grant-related documentation to funders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in project coordination or operations support role.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex
  • information clearly.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices is a plus.

Additional Information

This is an onsite role based in our Lagos office. 

Top Skills

Project Management
The Company
139 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

CcHUB is a social innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity. The technology hub is the first in Nigeria to serve as an Open Living Lab in which user-driven innovation is fully integrated in the co-creative process of new services, products and societal infrastructures.

CcHUB’s methodology is hinged on engaging a community of progressive stakeholders (end-users, subject matter experts, government agencies, businesses, academics, civil societies etc.) who bring their creativity and knowledge to play in co-creating solutions to social challenges faced by the average Nigerian through our open living labs. The resulting innovations are then supported to become sustainable market solutions by providing proactive business support, advice, mentorship and funding through our pre-incubation & research unit.

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