Проект USAID «Підтримка організацій-лідерів у протидії корупції в Україні» шукає менеджера програми грантів. Дедлайн - 14 вересня 2018 року.

Company Profile: 

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a US-based international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary: 

The Support to Anti-Corruption Champion Institutions (SACCI) Program in Ukraine is a five-year USAID initiative with the objective to assist Ukraine to reduce corruption and increase the accountability and transparency of governance. The program seeks to empower key government institutions to fight corruption, build public support for and engagement in anticorruption effort, and reduce citizen tolerance to corruption. 

**Please note: Only citizens of Ukraine are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary: 

MSI is seeking a full-time Grants Manager to support the SACCI program in Ukraine. S/he will be responsible for assisting the SACCI team in the design of grant awards to be provided to Ukrainian CSOs. S/he will support the team with reviewing grant applications, negotiating grant awards, and finalizing design of the grant award, before review by MSI Home Office in Arlington, VA.

The Grants Manager will report directly to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) and Chief of Party (COP).

Responsibilities:

• Manage the grants component of SACCI program.
• Assist in the overall design and management of all grants issued under the program, working closely with the COP, Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), DFA and MSI Home Office team.
• Provide day-to-day management of all aspects of the grants process, including the design and distribution of grant solicitations, review and selection of grantees, issuance of grant awards and agreements, implementation of the grant activities, and closeout of awards.
• Develop and implement procedures for awarding grants under contract.
• Evaluate grant applications, proposals and awards to ensure grant compliance.
• Ensure proper negotiation of terms for sub-grants and analyze budget estimates consistent with USAID grant/program requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with the policies, practices and procedures relating to all aspects of grants discussed in the SACCI grants manual. This includes specific procedures relating to grant development, grant awards, grant implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation and grant closeout.
• Maintain the grants tracking database and oversee accurate reporting and documentation by grantees to ensure achievement of grant and program results.
• Assist in program monitoring and evaluation under grant management policies and practices.
• Maintain close coordination with grantees during execution of the grants.
• Track milestones, compliance, timelines and deliverables, in coordination with the CSO specialists.
• Approve narrative reports and work closely with the SACCI Accountant to ensure the compliance of narrative and financial reports in conjunction with milestone deliverables.
• Hold orientation sessions for grantees.
• Develop and communicate best practices in award compliance to ensure that program staff and grantees understand and adhere to relevant USAID and MSI grant and subcontract policies.
• Liaise closely with MSI’s home office and serve as the primary focal point for the field office and home office in grant issues.
• Prepare regular reports on grantee performance and signal any significant delays or other issues that impact implementation. Notify COP of any grantee project not able to meet their obligations and work to remedy these situations as they arise.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to international development or business administration.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with a USAID assignment of similar size and scope.
• Specific experience managing grants programs.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
• Ability to handle a high volume of large, complex tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

*Deadline for applying for this position – September 14, 2018*

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com