DAI, Multi Location
PURPOSE:
The Senior Grants Officer will support the coordination of all grant activities, including pre-award, implementation and close out actions.
OBJECTIVE AND DUTIES:
Serve as a grants coordinator and point of contact between the Grantees and Grants Departments and must be proactively involved in the grants cycle of management and processes (pre award & post award).
Contribute in the management of awards, daily administrative tasks and activities and help the team to achieve the deadlines including preparing monthly spending status and grants tracking spreadsheets, memos, amendment to the contract.
Coordinates with Finance, program, M&E and externally with the stakeholders in particular the grantees to ensure on time data collection and reporting essential for deliverables.
Prepare requests for (grant) applications (RFAs)
Assist Grants Manager in the review/evaluation of grants under contract for compliance with DAI and USAID rules and procedures
Prepare request for consent to issue grants packages in accordance with FAR Part 44
Draft grant agreements and assist with monitoring of grant implementation activities
Assist in timely entry of grant information in relevant database for tracking and reporting
Help prepare and conduct formal training sessions on grant application and execution procedures for new grantees and potential partner organizations as needed
Maintain hard copy files and ensure electronic files are maintained in DAI’s management database (TAMIS)
Ensure required approvals are obtained and documented
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
At least five years of professional experience, preferably working with donor-funded programs
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with grants for USAID-funded programs.
Proficiency using Microsoft office suite, and other relevant software
Demonstrated strong program solving skills as well as exceptional customer relations (both internally and externally); provides sound business judgment and contractual oversight
Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to take initiative and be proactive in the grant process
Excellent communications and team work skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization and of different multi-cultural backgrounds
Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of ADS 303, 22 CFR 226, OMB A-122, a plus
A thorough understanding of proposal pricing requirements
Excellent knowledge of U.S. Government procurement regulations
Experience in a contractor performance system review environment and working with USAID regulations
REPORTING:
The position reports to the Senior Grants Manager
Excellent communications and team work skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization and of different multi-cultural backgrounds
Fluency in English is required
To apply: Please send your updated CV & Cover letter to the below mentioned email address and include Senior Grants Officer in the subject line of your application.
Application without subject line will not be considered.
Post Date
Jul 30, 2017
Closing Date
Aug 06, 2017
Reference
DAI/Musharikat
Number of Vacancies
2
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
5 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Long-term
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
false
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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