The Grants Officer will provide administrative support to FST Grans Manager in managing and administering a sizable array of grants under contract, many with local organizations unaccustomed to the complexities of administering USG funds. 

FST Project is a four-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by DAI Global LLC (DAI). The goal of the FST is to transform Ukraine’s financial sector in order to cultivate an enabling environment that supports businesses of all sizes with products that serve a wide range of business and citizens’ needs. The FST Project is adding a grants component to its activities, designed to encourage civil society groups, NGOs, business associations, and others to contribute to financial sector development.

The Grants Officer will provide administrative support to FST Grans Manager in managing and administering a sizable array of grants under contract, many with local organizations unaccustomed to the complexities of administering USG funds.

 In particular, the Grants Officer will:

 Work with the technical teams in preparing a clear and comprehensive grant SOW to eligible grantees;

• Participate in negotiations of grant terms, special conditions, standard provisions and budgets with selected grantees;
• Assist Grants Manager in reviewing and analyzing budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency;
• Assist Grants Manager in assessing the capacity of a prospective grantee to manage the type of grant considered;
• Work with the technical teams to ensure deliverables are to standard;
• Work closely with the Grants Manager and  Director of Finance and Administration to ensure that accrued grant liabilities are accurately tracked, and progress payments are processed on a timely basis;
• Review all requests for payment or reimbursement for accuracy, compliance, and sufficient detail to ensure compliance with the grant agreement further for submission for payment;
• Maintain meticulous electronic grant records in the project management system as per checklists and procedures. Maintain a hardcopy backup of any hardcopy grant documents;
• Work closely with the grantee, the technical teams, and the Grants Manager to ensure timely closeout, disposition, and final reports for grants.

 Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in economics, law, business or related field preferred;
• 2 + years of experience in international business and grants management, with experience in USAID grants management preferred;

• Familiarity with USAID regulations and guidelines;

• Ability to learn fast, work independently and in a team;
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills;
• Fluent English and Ukrainian required, both oral and written.

 Candidates are asked to submit their CVs and cover letters in English to [email protected]  by July 15, 2019, 6 pm Kyiv time. Please reference the job for which you are applying for in your e-mail’s subject line.

 The applications will be reviewed and interviews will be held on the rolling basis.

 Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.