Grants Manager -Tigray

Prepare grant agreements and other grant documentation consistent and compliant with USAID and Dexis requirements, procedures, and best practices.u202f

Review and analyze budget estimates submitted by grantees for allocability, reasonableness, consistency and compliance with USAID regulations.

Liaise with other Grants Managers and the Senior Grants Manager in Addis Ababa Field Office and provide support to ensure the proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants under contracts.u202f

Liaise with grantees on a regular basis to ensure full understanding of their responsibilities and conduct monitoring and overseeing grant implementation in coordination with Program Development Officers through verification of milestone deliverables, site visits, and other mechanisms; to ensure grantees implement and administer grants according to grant agreement and USAID regulations.

Maintain accurate physical and electronic grant documentation, utilizing the ESP Anywhere activity database as well as Dexis’ electronic document management and paper filing systems.u202f

Complete excluded party verifications, develop accurate grant negotiation Memoranda and lead negotiations with potential grantees prior to award.

Review and verify all grantee deliverables for the final approval by Regional Program Manager (RPM) or designee.u202f

Ensure all anticipated deliverables and objectives are completed before close-out.u202f

Prepare documentation of all activities as per the Dexis Grants Manual policies and procedures.u202f

Work with activity partners to manage implementation of processes and highlight concerns and issues immediately to the Supervisor.u202f

Works with activity partners to draft timelines, budgets, and templates for activities.u202f

Conduct environmental determination and due diligence

Lead and facilitate the grants closeout for each grant, as far as the implementation time of grant agreement ends, through coordinating with various departments on the project to complete the required steps in the process.

Provide technical assistance to staff and grantees on Dexis policies and USAID regulations and procedures for grants management.

Prepare modification of agreements whenever there is additional obligation/de-obligation, time extension, change in program description, etc. and should make sure that all the necessary documentation is in place before submitting for approval.

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.u202f

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree.u202f

6 to 8 years of experience in relevant positions, such as grants, contracts, finance, or procurement.u202f

Experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs.u202f

Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment.u202f

Display creative problem solving in addressing and resolving emerging project needs.u202f

Strong written and oral communication skills.u202f

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications.u202f

Experience living and working in Ethiopia.u202f

Fluency in written and spoken English.u202f

Fluency in Amharic and Tigrignau202f

Experience with USAID contract and grants management policies preferredu202f

Advanced degree preferred