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Grant Officer

Development Aid

DRS is looking for a Grant Officer, to work for an INGO whose mission is to promote effective solutions to global poverty problems.

Job Title: Grant Officer

Contract: open-ended contract; remote work schedule with periodical travels

Position Description:

Reporting to the Senior Grants Manager, the Grants Officer will support the awards portfolios throughout the entire life-cycle including review and negotiation of award agreements, compliance and financial monitoring, and contractual and financial reconciliation during award close-out.

The Grants Officer will play a key role in developing materials and supporting or facilitating trainings aimed at building the capacity of program and country staff in the area of compliance with grants and sub-award terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide procedures and policy guidance and interpretation for program staffers as well as subgrantees to ensure adherence to grant management procedures.
  • Review grants and subaward expenditures and other financial analyses on a monthly/ quarterly basis as required.
  • Supports the design and implementation of INGO grants database systems, workflow processes, and procedures related to procurement and sub-awards.
  • Assists with financial inquiries and preparation for annual audit review.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, or any related field.

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least 3 years of experience managing (federal) grants and/or contracts for international programs.
  • Experience with international, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions as well as a multi-office, multi-national environment.
  • Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite is a plus/added advantage.
  • Knowledge of typical grant award/contractual documents such as grant agreements, subcontracts, and modifications.
  • Experience in drafting clear and concise guidance documents.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

  • Excellent spoken and written communication in English and French.

How to apply

The updated CVs should be submitted on the following link: https://drs-jobs.developmentaid.org/jobs/7744/grant-officer . Due to the high number of applications received via the DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the above requirements can be modified during the recruitment process according to client’s procedures.


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