This position is contingent upon funding. Application deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and post-conflict development agencies, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC is currently preparing a proposal in response to a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) entitled “PEACE III”. The proposed project will aim to strengthen cross-border conflict management in the Horn of Africa by 1) improving responsiveness of regional and national institutions to cross-border conflict, and 2) strengthen local cross-border conflict management.
The Grants Advisor will manage the project’s portfolio of sub-grants and provide support to sub-grantees throughout the sub-granting cycle. In addition, s/he will provide guidance and training, as necessary, to all potential sub-grantees on the requirements of the proposal preparation and submission process, financial management requirements and other administrative requirements pertinent to working with a USAID-financed activity. This position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin around July 10, 2013.
Responsibilities: Training and mentoring for sub-grantees and IRC Staff on USAID and IRC subgrant policies and procedures; Leadership of sub-grant selection and management process; Oversee compliance and reporting of sub-grant activities; Monitor sub-grantees; Conduct regular meetings with sub-grantee partners and project staff.
Requirements: Master’s Degree or higher in Social Sciences, such as international development, social work, or public policy;
Minimum five years of experience managing sub-grant programs or facilities, including extensive experience overseeing the sub-grant cycle; Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations; Demonstrated skills and experience working and collaborating with international and local non-profit organizations; Experience with programs providing services to women, children and youth preferred; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a collaborative, respectful and culturally appropriate manner; Solid understanding of the Horn of Africa, with previous experience there strongly preferred; Ability to multi-task and manage a number of different initiatives at one time, with flexibility and creativity in a complex environment; and Fluency in spoken and written English required.
Minimum five years of experience managing sub-grant programs or facilities, including extensive experience overseeing the sub-grant cycle; Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations; Demonstrated skills and experience working and collaborating with international and local non-profit organizations; Experience with programs providing services to women, children and youth preferred; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a collaborative, respectful and culturally appropriate manner; Solid understanding of the Horn of Africa, with previous experience there strongly preferred; Ability to multi-task and manage a number of different initiatives at one time, with flexibility and creativity in a complex environment; and Fluency in spoken and written English required.
How to apply:
Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...
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