Deadline: Not specified

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

ACDI/VOCA has opened applications for the role of a Subawards and Grants Manager for the upcoming Renda Verde Activity in Mozambique, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

ACDI/VOCA is a private, international development nonprofit whose mission is to promote economic opportunities for cooperatives, enterprises and communities.

Responsibilities 

• Develop and manage the sub-grants and subcontracts portfolio, sub-grant funding, and usage of funds 
• Work with the technical team to identify potential activities and grantees that meet project objectives 
• Prepare grant solicitations, proposal and budget guidelines, grant funding instructions and procedures, and coordinate grantee selection process 
• Establish detailed systems and procedures for management of grants activities, including the preparation of grant agreement templates and other compliance-related documents related to the solicitation, review, and approval of grant requests, as well as the monitoring and close out of grant awards 
• Develop grant budgets, prepare cash forecasts, and monitor grant expenditures 
• Administer all local grants and subawards including provision of technical oversight on award management and performance monitoring 
• Conduct mandatory training for all grantees/subawardees regarding financial and technical reporting requirements 
• Prepare due diligence reports for each selected applicant 
• Conduct grantee/subawardee site visits as appropriate with the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) team 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business, Economics, or relevant field, (master’s degree is desirable)  
• Seven years, minimum of proven experience in a senior level finance and/or grants position in an international development organisation
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID’s rules and regulations, and with current standards and guidelines regarding grants 
• Experience in institutional strengthening required and of working with rural communities preferable 
• Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and project implementation teams
• Experience working in Mozambique  
• Fluency in English and Portuguese 

To apply or for more information, click here.

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