Grants and Database Manager at Creative Associates International

Job Description

• Managing grants pre and post award processes for all four project countries;
• Preparing key grants documents such as Requests for Applications, Annual Program Statements, grant agreements and negotiation memos;
• Providing oversight of grantee selection process;
• Reviewing grantee budgets for reasonableness, allowability, and allocability;
• Conducting negotiations with potential grantees, as needed;
• Conducting vetting and pre-award financial capability assessments of selected candidates;
• Developing and executing grant agreements after appropriate approvals have been obtained;
• Overseeing kickoff meetings and monitoring grants implementation;
• Providing guidance to grantees, as needed;
• Preparing presentations and facilitating grants trainings for pre-applicant conferences, grant kick-off meetings, P4P staff trainings and other needs as they arise;
• Ensuring that each grants file is complete;
• Ensuring compliance with Creative’s grants policies as detailed in the Field Manual and the project’s Grants Manual;
• Ensuring that grants database is updated regularly;
• Supervising between 1-2 grants staff;
• Preparing reports and analyses regarding the grants program, as required by management; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirement/Skills

•  Bachelor’s degree required;
• Prior grants management experience working on USAID programs required;
• At least six (6) years’ general work experience preferably in West Africa; minimum of four years managing grants;
• Project management experience highly desirable;
• Strong writing and analytical skills desired;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and develop strong working relationships with grantees;
• Speaking, writing and reading fluency in French required; high level of English proficiency desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to analyze budget line items for compliance with budget guidelines;
• Willingness to travel throughout West Africa; and
• Existing work authorization in Ghana, Chad, Mauritania, or Burkina Faso.