Chemonics seeks a long-term grants manager for the newly awarded USAID Strengthening Somali Governance (SSG) Program. The three-year, $22 million program aims to support the Somali government in improving the legislative, representative, and oversight functions of federal and state (including Somaliland and Puntland) deliberative bodies. It will focus on improving the ability of government institutions to carry out essential functions and increasing citizen awareness of and engagement in government decision-making. The grants manager will oversee all grant-related activities and be based in Mogadishu. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work directly with Somalis to strengthen key government and civil society institutions. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Advise and assist in design, development, and oversight of the grants management program
- Provide policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as grantees
- Analyze and evaluate grant applications, proposals, and awards to ensure adherence to Chemonics policies, procedures, and practices, as well as all relevant USAID regulations, requirements, and standards
- Ensure proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants, and review and analyze budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency according to contractor and USAID regulations
- Provide input on potential grant activities that could be built into activity scopes of work, and ensure timely process and issuance of all grant request for applications and grant agreements
- Collaborate with the Washington, D.C.-based project management unit to ensure compliance
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Knowledge of setting up and managing a USAID-funded grants program
- Experience training local employees
- Minimum three years of direct experience in grants design and administration, management, and oversight required
- Familiarity with USAID contract management and grants management policies and procedures
- Experience working effectively in transition/fragile state environments preferred; work experience in Somalia a plus
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
- English fluency required
HOW TO APPLY:
Send electronic submissions to somaliagrants@chemonics.comby March 1, 2015. Please include "Grants Manager" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Grants Manager - SSG" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
