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 U
nited 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,
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