Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Grants Officer provides administrative oversight of CPRC’s Global Vax subgrants in terms of implementation, capacity building, reporting, and compliance with US government and Americares requirements. The Grants Officer will ensure high-quality grants management, including development and management of transparent and effective sub-granting systems, due diligence and vetting of subgrantees, capacity-building/technical assistance, processing of financial and programmatic reports, and disbursement of payments. She/he will advise the CPRC Global Vax Program Manager and other technical staff on effective procedures for integrating subgrantees into the project. She/he will support the execution of all subgrants for timely accomplishment of all deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review technical and financial proposals from local civil society organizations (CSOs), including reviewing and negotiating annual budgets, scopes of work, etc.
• Support identification of appropriate subgrant instruments and development of subgrant agreements in coordination with Americares HQ
• Conduct due diligence and vetting of subgrantees per Americares’ protocol
• Support grants management process for subgrantees, including grant proposal tracking, review, and approval process
• Manage subgrant financial processes, including reviewing and approving subgrant partner financial reports for financial/contractual compliance, monitoring expenses, maintaining financial and grants for documentation, and ensuring timely financial disbursements to subgrantees
• Identify capacity needs and provide capacity-building support for subgrantees; strengthen subgrantees in financial management reporting and mechanisms
• Monitor and document subgrantee performance and areas of capacity development throughout the grant period
• Build and maintain strong relationships and communication with subgrantees
• Serve as a resource for subgrantees on questions pertaining to achievement of milestones/deliverables, project progress, compliance regulations, etc.
• Prepare quarterly updates on subgrantee performance
• Review payment requests and deliverables to ensure adherence to the grant agreements
• Organize and conduct regular site visits with technical and MEL team to ensure full compliance to the grants’ terms and conditions
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure timely subgrantees’ invoices payment and processing
• Coordinate and perform periodic evaluations in order to have overview on compliance with grant agreements and the schedules implementation.
• Ensure timely closure of the grant agreements
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration with 5 years relevant experience. CPA (T) or any other relevant professional qualification is desirable. - - Master’s degree in similar fields will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures for grants and subgrants management and reporting
• At least 5 years of working experience in subgrants management with local organizations, including capacity building of management and financial systems.
• Experience in the use of QuickBooks, NetSuite, Financial Edge or any accounting and financial software or ERP system
• Experience of U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required, US GAAP for non-profit a huge plus
• Experience in financial reporting, budget monitoring
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; ability to develop partnerships across sectors and cultures
• Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent English-language speaking and writing skills and demonstrated experience meeting USAID and other donors reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Office 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Willingness and ability to travel at least two weeks per month
• Take USAID mandated courses within 30 days of employment
• Unrestricted authorization to work in Tanzania.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://americares.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/requisition/1175/application?c=americares&jobboardid=0#1 


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