Organization: Project Concern International
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 14 Jul 2017
Job Description
Anticipated Start Date: October, 2017 (Note: This position is contingent upon award)
**Spanish fluency and English working proficiency are required for this position
Founded in 1961, Project Concern International (PCI) is an international non-profit organization that empowers people to enhance health, end hunger, and overcome hardship. Last year alone, PCI served more than 19 million people in 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Since 1991, PCI/Nicaragua has implemented a diverse portfolio of community-based programs in both rural and urban areas to improve health, improve resiliency, and promote the empowerment of vulnerable communities. PCI currently works in 15 municipalities and in 946 communities throughout Nicaragua. PCI is recruiting for a Grants Manager for an anticipated five year, multi-million dollar USAID-funded project designed to support the existence of an independent Nicaraguan civil society to effectively advocate for democratic principles, processes, and institutions.
The Grants Manager will oversee all aspects of sub-award life cycle management associated with the implementation of grants to local organizations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee, facilitate and coordinate all aspects of sub-award life cycle management, including the solicitation, start-up, monitoring and accompaniment through to close-out, coordinating all program, operations and finance components.
- Coordinate the pre-award due diligence process with respect to all new sub-awards, including through appropriate vetting and analysis of risks associated with the award.
- Ensure the timely review of partners’ financial reports in accordance with the terms of their sub-award agreements, coordinated with the review of programmatic reports. Ensure appropriate financial documentation in compliance with PCI and donor regulations.
- Maintain and coordinate partner program, finance and compliance monitoring schedules and coordinate proactive support for partners to address any concerns or issues that may arise.
- Coordinate all sub-awardee audits as appropriate and in accordance with the terms of the sub-award.
- Incorporate PCI’s local capacity strengthening approach into sub-award management process.
- Ensure appropriate implementation of Organizational Capacity Assessment and Capacity Change processes and the development of capacity strengthening plans based on those processes.
- Organize quarterly partnership meetings with active sub-awardees, working with technical coordinators to develop content and incorporate feedback into partnership approach.
- Coordinate effective sub-award close out and transition processes, incorporating reflection, lessons learned and future planning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Development or Affairs or related field; advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years' work experience managing grants and working with local CSOs, preferably in Nicaragua or in the region.
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government rules and regulations as they apply to sub grant management required.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong management skills to work with a range of technical staff, CSOs, private sector, and other partners and donors.
- Experience and skills in reviewing and auditing financial reports.
- Must be a fluent Spanish speaker with working proficiency in English.
- Experience working with innovative grant-making methodologies and social ventures is preferred.
How to apply:
https://pciglobal-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=516&…
