PROJECT GRANTS MANAGER Job at RTI International - 2015

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4,000 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

In the international education sector, from our longstanding work in post-apartheid South Africa to innovative work in Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), including recently in Ethiopia, RTI works to improve education quality, relevance, access, and efficiency around the world. 

RTI is recruiting for the USAID Ethiopia READ-TA education project, focused on curriculum revision and textbook development.  We are looking for proven performance in a variety of areas, with knowledge and experience in implementing evidence-based approaches to instructional improvement.

PROJECT GRANTS MANAGER [Addis  Based]

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the RTI International Grants and Procurement Unit and represented by the Senior Regional Grants Manager, the READ TA Project Grants Manager will be responsible for the administration of all grants under the project.

The Project Grants Manager is responsible for day-to-day administration of grants awarded under the READ TA project that will encompass the award phase through close-out. The Grants Manager will also ensure performance of grants monitoring to assure compliance with (a) award-specific requirements and (b) applicable donor regulations as incorporated in awards. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Pre-Award

Support in the negotiation and finalization of grant agreementsProvide guidance to grantees on rules and regulations applicable to assistance instruments as well as program reporting

Capacity Building 

Using the information collected pre-award to develop a monitoring plan for granteesCoordinate and facilitate any capacity building activities among the technical teams or outside firms/consultantsTrain the READ TA temporary Grants Monitors based in the regions on monitoring of grant implementation 

Post Award

upport the Senior Regional Grants Manager in the execution of award documents (pre-award authorizations, awards, modifications, etc.)Maintain grant files including records on monitoring and evaluation and other quality control activities (financial, programmatic, proof of performance)Monitor the performance of READ TA’s temporary Grant Monitors based in the regions Review grantee performance and ensure compliance with award terms and conditionsClose-out completed grants Coordinate field activities and communication among grantee and USAID (e.g., legal, finance, status reporting, procurement)Collect and analyze data on grantee field implementation and report on grantee progressReport on READ TA grant monitoring team field activities and progressReview and process grantee invoices in coordination with RTI Regional and Home Office staff for compliance and coordination with Technical teams for performance measurement

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Relations, or related field.At least 6 years for Master’s or 10 years for Bachelor degree of relevant working experience in grants management / administration and international development projects, with 5 years being in USAID funded projects. Strong background in management and administration, finance and accounting is highly desirable Demonstrated experience providing training and developing capacity building/sustainability plans for local organizations Solid knowledge of USAID and USG assistance-related regulations General knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel Excellent communication and people skills

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: One Year Assignment. 

RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the position no later than October 6th, 2015.  Females are strongly encouraged to apply. All candidates are required to be fluent in English. Salary is as per Company’s scale. Applications should consist of a letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references, the person’s telephone number and an email address. Applicants should submit their applications to P.O. Box 21054/1000 Main Post Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or hand deliver to: READ TA/RTI Office, 6th floor Room 601, Mafi City Mall Building (Addis Ababa Bole in front of Bole Medhanialem Church). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. To learn more about RTI and our work in international development, please visit www.rti.org/idg.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

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