POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Grants and Procurement Assistant

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the Grants and Procurement Assistant for the Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity; responsibilities, duties and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants must submit a cover letter and current CV to EMAIL by liberiawaterhr@winrock.org Or click the apply button below, November 2, 2023. Applicants should reference Grants Assistant.

Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Winrock does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (resume submission, interview, processing, training, visa, or other fees).’

POSITION TITLE: Grants and Procurement Assistant

LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia

UNIT: Water

REPORTS TO: Grants and Procurement Manager

BACKGROUND:

Winrock is seeking candidates for a Grants and Procurement Assistant to implement day-to-day tasks related to the grants, sub-contracts, and procurement processes of the USAID Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water in Liberia Activity. The USAID/Liberia-funded Activity will strengthen water sector governance, create scalable models for equitable water service delivery, and mobilize collaborative action to improve access to clean water services. The purpose of the project is to move Liberians in Montserrado and Margibi counties to a basic level of water services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft parts of solicitations under direction of the Grants and Procurement Manager
• Compile and organization applications for grants, sub-contracts, and procurements conduct initial screenings for compliance.
• Facilitate panel reviews/evaluations of grant and vendor applications.
• Facilitate delivery and handover of goods from vendors.
• Process and follow up vendor payment requests.
• Draft grant agreements, sub-contracts, and purchase orders under supervision of the Grants and Procurement Manager and in close coordination with technical staff
• Obtain and maintain proper documentation for grantees, sub-contractors, and vendors per contract and USAID requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:

Education: B.S. or equivalent university degree in Business Administration, Policy, or related topic.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• At least 2 years of experience working on grant programs for donor-funded projects.
• Strong computer software skills in MS Excel and Word
• Experience/familiarity with the USAID procurement process
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written with fluency in English required.