The Financial Sector Reform Activity (FSR) in Ukraine is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by DAI Global LLC (DAI). The purpose of the activity is to transform the country’s financial sector into a sophisticated, well-functioning, competitive market that is aligned with European Union (EU) standards and integrated into international financial systems. This transformation will mobilize private finance for sustained economic growth in Ukraine.

The FSR is looking for candidates to fill in the GRANTS OFFICER position.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Grants Officer will be responsible for proficiently administering a sizable and complex array of grants under contract, many with local organizations unaccustomed to the complexities of administering US government funds. The Grants Officer will lead in the provision of technical and administrative support in building capacity of local sub‐grantees to effectively manage grants in support of the work necessary to achieve results.

OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES:

•   Work closely with program technical teams and Grants and Community Outreach Specialist to identify grant concepts into implementable solutions (including solicitations) to further work plan objectives.

•   Administer the grantee selection process to ensure that policies and procedures are upheld as outlined in the approved Grants Manual.

•   Consult the technical teams in preparing a clear and comprehensive grant SOW to eligible grantees.

•   Negotiate grant terms, special conditions, standard provisions, and budgets with selected grantees.

•   Review and analyze budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.

•   Review and assess the capacity of a prospective grantee to manage the type of grant considered, make recommendations on the appropriate grant type, and suggest special conditions.

•   Co-develop capacity building plans for grantees, as appropriate.

•   Ensure compliance with all applicable USAID grants-under contract regulations, the approved Grants Manual, and DAI internal grants management procedures and forms.

•   Maintain all required grants management documentation and ensure entry of grants information in project management system.

•   Manage and consult with the technical teams to ensure deliverables are to standard.

•   Provide continuous assessments of grantee performance delivery against project objectives through regular review of grantee progress towards deliverables and milestones, escalate issues for troubleshooting.

•   Provide procedures and policy guidance and interpretation for grantees to ensure adherence to their grant agreement.

•   Work closely with the 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. Submit requests for payment to the Director of Finance for payment.

•   Support gathering feedback from grant recipients for monitoring, evaluation and learning purpose.

•   Work closely with the grantee, the technical teams, and the Grants and Community Outreach Specialist to ensure timely closeout, disposition, and final reports for grants.

•   Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•   Minimum of 3 years’ experience in international business, procurement and grants management, with experience in USAID grants management preferred.

•   Demonstrated record of achieving results in grants management with international development programs.

•   Fluency in English is preferred, fluency in Ukrainian is required.

•   Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.

•   An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.

•   Strong computer skills (MS Office suite) required.

Please submit Cover Letter and CV to [email protected] by November 18, 2022