• Implement systems and processes for receiving, reviewing, and awarding subgrants and contracts.
• Monitor proposals including project approval/rejection and overall project status.
• Ensure relevant CI staff are informed of deadlines, targets, and workflow changes.
• Review grantee technical and financial reports and provide related technical oversight.
• Coordinate site visits/desk reviews as needed.
• Manage legal/HQ review of agreements and ensure all necessary signatures are in place.
• Review and manage contract amendments and additions.
• Manage grants closeout activities as directed.
Grants Administration and Monitoring:
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely data and information is maintained in the grants system.
• Work with system administrators to resolve recording issues; and recommend system improvements as appropriate.
• Manage routine and nonroutine financial transactions.
• Manage timely and accurate reporting, including budgets, actuals, and related status reports.
• Monitor existing grants for compliance with grant agreements and CI policies and procedures.
• Act as a primary information resource for all stakeholders and assist with financial, compliance, and system reporting questions.
• Track frequently asked questions and develop training and related tools to address gaps and build staff and partner capacity.
• Manage files and grants tracking systems.
• Participate in the audit process of the project.
People and Resource Management Responsibilities:
• Assists peers but does not directly manage staff.
• Leads small ad-hoc teams or projects with defined deliverables that are completed in six months or less.
• Manages an individual budget but decisions that bind or commit CI are approved by the immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for managing public or private funds, monitoring results, and recommending follow-up action.
• Reviews for understanding and compliance with donor agreements.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work is performed in a typical office environment.
• Field mission at least on a quarterly basis.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours to meet deadlines as needed.
• Good physical condition to carry out field missions in difficult conditions (walking for many hours, camping).
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor's degree or up to four years of college-level work.
• 4 to 6 years experience in grants management, business administration, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience with a grants management system.
• Team player and proven ability to work cooperatively with internal and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.
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