VA26P085V01 - Project Officer - Grants

The Project Officer – Grants supports the implementation of the Youth Empowerment and Reintegration Project (YERP), a comprehensive initiative designed to address rural youth unemployment, reintegration of returnees, irregular migration, and enhance rural development by empowering Nigerian youth through climate smart and sustainable agricultural opportunities. The project aims to empower 700 young Nigerians, providing them with land ownership, agricultural development and training, and market development support, while also addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. Under the supervision of the YERP Project Manager and in close coordination with the Procurement and Grants Unit (PGU) and other relevant units, the incumbent contributes to the review of grant applications, continuous monitoring of grant implementation and compliance, and overall project implementation. The role encompasses financial and technical oversight, stakeholder coordination, and input to reporting and visibility activities. The Project Officer works closely with grantees and relevant project partners to ensure that grants are implemented in accordance with ICMPD rules and donor requirements.