Responsibilities
•Independently works with country office staff in assigned countries to ensure that the Foundation has satisfactory sub-grant and procurement programs, and transactions, that provide cost-effective and responsive partnerships, goods, and services. •Through robust technical assistance and spot-checking, verifies that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable Foundation policies and procedures, and pertinent U.S. and host country laws. Able to conduct hands-on deskside training or workshops on many A&C topics. •Guides and facilitates staff in the development and preparation of sub-agreements, sub-grants, procurements, sub-award budgets, amendments, and donor approvals. •Analyzes and evaluates sub-award budget submissions for correct calculation of expenditure categories and ensures that EGPAF-funded budgets contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs. •Deals directly and routinely with Corporate Services and Program colleagues and A&C/Contracts &Grants Managers and Procurement Managers in EGPAF offices, and with Associate Director of Operations as needed. •Ensures that documents are in compliance with EGPAF and donor regulations and are complete and accurate. •Participates and assists in special projects such as the development of training materials for EGPAF staff and sub-award recipients. •Ensures Contracts and Grants Information System is kept up-to-date for assigned awards and maintains other electronic and paper files. •Maintains an up-to-date awareness of current and changing donor regulations, policies and procedures; answers most questions on major regulations without assistance. •Maintains personal work management system for tracking tasks and follows-up on actions to ensure timely completion. •Provides A&C support to the Foundation’s new business development process, as needed. •Ability to travel to Africa (1-3 times per year) to support colleagues. •Performs additional responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree required •International experience required •Minimum 4 years experience in administration of U.S. Government funded projects overseas; prior experience with an international non-profit organization preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of U.S. Government grant management regulations and policies, such as OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133 •Knowledge of contract management and procurement is not required, but a plus •Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment •Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including editing and writing. Ability to make presentations to large groups •Ability to think logically and analytically, rapidly assess diverse information, and draw correct conclusions •Excellent organizational skills; detailed oriented •Ability to work independently under the general guidance of supervisor •Excellent computer skills, including word processing, email, and spreadsheet programs •Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is not required, but a plus.
Please apply online at www.pedaids.org.
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