Grants Specialist

at  Vetsark

Vetsark is a technology company that helps farmers and agribusinesses in Africa access finance, increase productivity, and improve their profitability. We use technology to bridge the gap between farmers and financial institutions by providing a platform for loan origination, credit scoring, and loan monitoring. More importantly, we help farmers source inputs and sell their products at fair prices. Our goal is to unlock the potential of African agriculture by providing farmers with the financing and support they need to grow their businesses. We believe that agriculture is the key to unlocking Africa’s $1 trillion economic potential (AfDB), and we are committed to playing our part in making that a reality.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
• Experience working in the social enterprise, corporate and nonprofit sector is a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in conducting research, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in grant writing for international organizations is a plus
• Experience in proposal writing, project management and grant management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with budgets, visual presentations and financial reports
• Experience working with financial donors, funding agencies and private foundations is a plus.

• This is a full-time on-site role for a Grants Specialist located in Ajah, Lekki, Nigeria.
• The Grants Specialist will be responsible for managing and coordinating grant applications, including conducting research, writing proposals, and communicating with grantors.
• The Grants Specialist will also be responsible for managing operations activities, implementation, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.