Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014
Counterpart International is seeking a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Civil Society for Accountable Governance and Citizen Security Project (Project) in Guatemala. The Project will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to promote accountable governance and combat corruption, as well as citizen security issues, while also building the organizational capacity of these CSOs in areas including policy analysis and advocacy, coalition building and internal governance. With the support and under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP) and Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Grants Manager will oversee the administration of grants to local CSOs, including the day-to-day management of the grants program. The Grants Manager will ensure effective management and monitoring of the grants program, with a focus on compliance with USAID rules and regulations. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that sub-grants to local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives and design and USAID sub-grants regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date grants manual for the program.
• Institutionalize Counterpart’s grant management best practices within the Project.
• Under the guidance of the COP, supervise the grant team’s grant-making process, from solicitation and selection to implementation and closeout.
• Design and oversee the issuance of RFAs.
• Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets and full proposals.
• Negotiate with potential grantees and finalize agreements.
• Ensure accurate grant closeout procedures.
• Supervise the grant team’s review of financial and program reports for submission to the COP, as well as documentation to ensure that grantees meet both Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage and supervise the staff on the grants team in their day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree with studies on project management or project administration, with emphasis on development.
• Seven (7) years of experience of progressively increasing responsibilities in providing analysis, advice and/or implementation assistance concerning administrative practices and requirements for funds granted under assistance mechanisms, to substitute the education requirement.
• Three (3) years of experience in administering grants to civil society organizations, and providing technical assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Speaking and writing fluency in English and Spanish required.
How to apply:
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