Project Background:

SCOPE OF WORK

Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) Grants Officer

The USAID/Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) aims to strengthen Liberian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to more effectively engage their constituents (citizens), contribute to decision-making processes, and oversee government actions. The purpose of this activity is to: strengthen Liberians’ ability to advocate for policy reforms, policy implementation, and service delivery through multi-stakeholder coalitions that build feedback loops among government, CSOs, and citizens.

Position Description:

The Grants Officer reports to the Grants Director and supports implementation of the project’s grants portfolio in compliance with USAID regulations and DAI policies.

Responsibilities:

■ Facilitate the process of drafting grant solicitations with technical teams.

■ Manage the entire grant-making process, including but not limited to vetting applications for eligibility, facilitating the grant evaluation committee, leading the due diligence review, and documenting the process.

Manage scope of work and budget negotiations with grantees in close consultation with technical teams. ■ Issue grant agreements, host grant kick-off meetings, and take the lead in answering grants and compliance questions from the team and grantee.

■ Provide sound advice on and ensure compliance with USAID regulations, DAI policies and procedures, and the CSA grants manual. Make recommendations to management on solutions to compliance questions.

■ Monitor grant implementation to ensure compliance with the scope and terms of grant agreements. Responsible for grant modifications, financial tracking and reconciliations, and organizing review of deliverables and reports.

■ Provide knowledgeable coaching and mentorship to grantee in grant management to support effective activity implementation.

■ Responsible for grant closeout and ensuring that all grant documents are organized and on file in both hard copy and in TAMIS.

■ Collaborate closely with the operations and procurement team on procurements and logistics related to grants; with the technical team in preparation of solicitations and grant implementation; and with the M&E team in grant monitoring and reporting.

■ Train and provide oversight and guidance to the Grants Intern(s) (if applicable).

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■ Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Reports to: Grants Director

Minimum Qualifications:

■ Bachelor’s level degree in international development, logistics, management, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or other relevant field is required.

• At least six (6) years of relevant working experience in grants, finance and international development. • Prior background in grants award and grants management and/or subcontracts.
• Working knowledge of USAID Contract Management and Grants Management policies and procedures highly preferred.

■ Strong organizational skills.

■ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

■ Previous work experience in Liberia/West Africa preferred.

How to Apply: All interested candidates should submit application via the system below:Click the apply button

Deadline for submitting applications is January 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM Liberian Time. Women are highly encouraged to apply