Dexis Consulting Group
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At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
About the Position
Dexis seeks a Grant Manager (GM) to support a programming engagement in Armenia initiated under the USAID Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) SWIFT 5-Programs IDIQ “EXploratory Pilot and Learning Options for Regional Efficiency” (EXPLORE) Task Order for the Europe region. The Armenia engagement’s period of performance is December 1, 2023 to January 31, 2025.
The GM will provide overall management of the program’s grants and ensure compliance.
This position will be based in Yerevan, Armenia with a period of performance of o/a February 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Responsibilities
- Support the Program Development Officer (PDO) in activity development, including advising on grant mechanism and developing activity budgets.
- Ensure activity budgets are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistent.
- Review grantee selection with the PDO to ensure selected grantees match activity objectives and conduct pre-award risk assessment of potential grantees.
- Conduct all required pre-award workflows for grant activities and lead negotiations of grant agreements.
- Support management and monitoring of grant activities in coordination with the PDO.
- Ensure timely preparation of necessary documentation for grant evaluation and approvals.
- Ensure grant activity updates and documentation are uploaded onto the OTI activity database and Dexis’ SharePoint.
- Oversee the grant lifecycle and support grantees, including monitoring grant implementation, closeout, and expenditures; training grantees; and ensuring that program staff and grantees understand and adhere to grants requirements and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ensure that activity deliverables are prepared and submitted in compliance with USAID and Dexis’ requirements.
- Identify issues that may arise during grant implementation in a timely manner and propose appropriate adjustments.
- Lead activity close-out for all activities, including coordinating with the Finance Manager on financial reconciliation.
- Ensure activity compliance to Dexis, USAID, and FAR rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Reporting
The Grants Manager reports to the Operations and Implementation Director.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree in a relevant field.
- At least five (5) years of relevant grants management experience, preferably for USAID or other donor-funded programs.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- Displays creative problem solving in addressing and resolving emerging project needs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications.
- Professional level of fluency in English and Armenian required.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with USAID contract and grants management policies; USAID/OTI experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with FAR rules and regulations.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated professional proficiency in Russian.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.