DAI is seeking qualified candidates for the Grants Manager position on an anticipated USAID-funded governance project. If awarded, this will be a full-time position based in Kyiv. Anticipated project start is on or about August 2022. Interested candidates should use the following link to submit their CVs: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/yqgv3rlgum/index.html. The deadline for applications is January 29, 2022.

 Objectives and Duties:

The Grants Manager will provide the project team with overall grants portfolio management and Grants team mentoring and supervision.

Manage the grants program, as an integral part of the workplan activities to achieve project objectives and results.

• Develop Grants Manual in coordination with COP and DAI HO for USAID approval. Identify and suggest improvements to DAI grants management procedures throughout the project to be more effective and efficient in preventing, detecting, identifying, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with approved Grants Manual, referenced USAID regulations and policies, DAI policies and procedures, systems, and internal controls.
• Develop and build the capacity of local organizations and grantees to ensure successful implementation and compliance with the grant agreement, as well as to support their sustainable development as an organization.
• Work with Technical Managers to coordinate the identification, solicitation, and selection process of eligible grantees.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions in accordance with DAI’s prime contract and applicable Ukrainian law.
• Provide procedures and policy training, guidance, and interpretation for program staff as well as grantees, in consultation with the DAI Contracts Manager as appropriate.
• Analyze and evaluate grant applications and concept papers and serve as the non-voting Chairperson for grant application selection committees. Develop and analyze budgets for allowability, allocability, reasonableness and consistency for proposed activities in coordination with the proposed local partners. The Grants Director will ensure adherence to budget lines, quantity and frequency/period of performance are in line with activity design.
• Submit progress and status reports as required
• Ensure proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grant agreements, ensure the proper type of grant selected, and review and select the correct standard provisions.
• Provide guidance in the implementation of the grant activities, including closure and disposition plans
• Troubleshoot grants management challenges with grantees, technical staff, COP, and USAID as requested/as needed.
• Supervise the Grants team to ensure they are in compliance with the Grants Manual, are effectively and thoroughly using the TAMIS systems for grants and procurement
• Create trackers and internal price reasonableness analyses tools for Grant Staff to use and maintain.
• Prepare and submit for USAID approval applications packages.
• Maintain a monitoring system that, at minimum, must tracks the following: 1) number of funded activities and dollar amounts; 2) type of organization; 3) activity type; 4) cost-sharing; and 5) development impact among others.
• Support and coordinate the drafting of concepts, RFAs and APS.
• Provide Grant reports for project deliverables (weekly, quarterly etc.) and to USAID as requested.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least seven (7) years of experience working in international business and grants management, with experience in USAID grants management preferred
• Experience in the administration of large, complex USAID-funded grants under contracts, and contracts is required.
• Must be well versed and competent in all aspects of contract and procurement management under USAID regulations and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills

About DAI

 DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

 DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

 DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.