Associate Director Grants & Contracts - NHTAP - USAID

About FHI360/ NHTAP Project

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director Grants &Contracts for an anticipated multiyear USAID National Health Technical Assistance Program in Afghanistan.  The activity aims to improve health outcomes through improved utilization of high-impact, sustainable, accessible, and quality health and nutrition services across Afghanistan. The program will enhance the Afghan Ministry of Public Health’s capacity to support the health systems and policies required to provide high-quality services across Afghanistan and ultimately improve health outcomes among Afghans nationally.

This position is subject to project award and funding.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Grants & Contracts will provide leadership and technical expertise in grants and contracts support. S/he will be responsible for management oversight and support a team of grants/contracts professionals. He/she will facilitate compliance with donor requirements and regulations and FHI 360 policies and procedures.  The position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan. 

Duties & Responsibilities

·      Manage and provide leadership, training, guidance and support to grants and contracts staff in all aspects of contracts administration/management.

·      Support compliance with U.S. Government (USG) contracting requirements by researching changes in USG regulations and advising on appropriate corporate implementation or response.

·      Act as contractual liaison to internal and external constituencies, collaborators, donors, etc., as necessary.

·      Keep Operations Director informed of grans/contracts performance, and management issues.

·      Assist Operations Director in development, management, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate systems, services, and processes as assigned. Identify and implement “best practices,” as appropriate.

·      Actively participate and take managerial decisions during meetings to ensure proper implementation of services.

·      AD is responsible for timely tracking, consolidation, and finalization of all standard reporting formats related to grants & contracts activities under the project

·      Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

·      Master’s degree or International Equivalent in Business Administration or related field

·      Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a position of contracting authority (or equivalent

experience) in either the Federal Government acquisition process or a Non-governmental

Organization (NGO).

·      Requires significant experience (5 years minimum) in review, negotiation, administration, and management of

donor-sponsored awards, especially, funded by USG agencies, not-for-profit foundations, and multilateral development organizations

·      Comprehensive knowledge of USG grants/contracts regulations and guidelines,

including US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars; US Agency for

International Development (USAID) Automated Directives System (ADS); Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Expertise in USG acquisition and assistance processes.

·      Demonstrated leadership ability; Previous management experience.

·      Relevant computer software skills and familiarity with accounting software (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

·      Outstanding presentation (including visual thru PPT) and reporting skills (oral and written)

·      Fluency in Dari and Pashto, and excellent oral and written communication skills in English required.

Submission Guideline

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply and submit their CVs/resumes and cover

letters to APROProposal@fhi360.org.

Please clearly indicate the name of the position that you are applying in the subject line of your email.

To facilitate the review, please include names and contact information for references.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be

construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal

employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that

discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

Functional Area

Management

Countries

Submission Email

APROProposal@fhi360.org

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