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Senior Grants Officer

DAI, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
2241

About DAI

Job Summary

PURPOSE:
The Senior Grants Officer will support the coordination of all grant activities, including pre-award, implementation and close out actions.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

Submission Guideline

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.

Functional Area

General

Countries

Submission Email

daimusharikat@dai.com

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