Grants Manager, LGP

POSITION TITLE: Grants Manager
LOCATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
UNIT: Enterprise and Agriculture
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Winrock is seeking candidates for a Grants Manager to manage the grant procurement and oversight component of a USAID-funded livestock development project in Ethiopia. The project will foster growth and competitiveness of selected livestock value chains to the benefit of smallholders; address the needs of the chronically vulnerable through livestock related nutrition-based interventions; and ensure appropriate policies and continuous learning are established.

Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee grant activities.
- Create and oversee overall policies, practices and procedures related to all aspects of grants management.
- Facilitate grant management by proposing and implementing financial and administrative control systems and tools.
- Manage procedures related to grant solicitation and selection, grant awards, grant implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs.
- Monitor and supervise management of grant funds and provide feedback to USAID on financial procedures and management.
- Analyze, assess, and implement budgetary and financial aspects of grant proposals, recipient financial management capacities and needs, and disbursement of grants.
- Ensure the preparation and execution of grant documents and grant disbursements in line with USAID procedures and practices.
- Ensure compliance with implementation plans and procedure manuals among grantees and contractors.
- Ensure effective liaison between project staff and grant recipients.
- Provide technical advice and assistance in regards to financial management and financial sustainability to grant recipients.
- Monitor, track and report related grants fund management and audit recommendations.
- Assist with internal & external audit for the organization.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the preparation of periodical reports as required under the contract. Represent the project at meetings and events as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education: Advanced degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Work Experience:
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience managing grant programs, finance, or auditing for complex international development projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing grant programs with assets greater than 1 million dollars.
- Experience working directly with management of grants and subcontracts with USAID-funded economic development projects is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial report preparation, and financial management and accounting software operation.
- Experience working with a broad range of government officials, international donors, and private sectors stakeholders.

Skills:
- Basic understanding of rural economic development, agricultural and/or non-agricultural business development and value chains.
- Must demonstrate understanding of financial accounting principles, theories, practice and terminology, law and regulation.
- Must demonstrate understanding of financial reporting and grants/contract management processes, and regulatory framework.
- Excellent skills pertaining to budget development/preparation, monitoring and controlling budgetary activities, and financial administration of resources.
- Knowledge of regulation and procedures associated with USAID financial management required.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are required.
- Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required.
- Must be able to work effectively in teams.
- Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required.

Other: This position is open to qualified Ethiopian nationals. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Fluency in English and excellent English writing ability is required.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

EEOE/AA.

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