The USAID/Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support Project (APSP) implemented by Chemonics International Inc., is seeking qualified candidate for the position of Grants and Contracts Manager. The APSP is a five-year project aimed at increasing the capacity of the government of Ghana, the private sector, and civil society organizations in evidence-based policy formation, implementation, research, and advocacy in rigorous monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programs under the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan.

Job Summary:

•   The Grants, Subcontracts, and Compliance (GSC) Manager will provide the project with the most effective managing, administering and monitoring of strategic and practical utilization of Project mechanisms (grants and subcontracts) to support APSP-driven and sponsored initiatives and projects. The GSC Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all grant, subcontract, and procurement activities are compliant with USAID regulations and Chemonics procurement policies, and for providing support to the management and monitoring of all grants, subcontracts, and procurement activities.
•   Specific responsibilities will include
•   Provide oversight and administration of project-related grants and subcontracts, including management of local local subcontractors and grantees, and provision of financial and administrative compliance of all grants and subcontracts activities with the relevant USAID regulations.
•   Will oversee funding obligations, administrative management, grant applications, subcontract proposals, selection processes, negotiations  and grants and subcontracts awards.
•   Manage tendering process and lead in the assessment and evaluation of grant applications, including pre-award assessments of potential grantees/subcontractors and post-award management in accordance with USAID and Chemonics policies.
•   Provide policy guidance and training to grantees and subcontractors to effectively implement, invoice, and meet the terms of their agreements.
•   Ensure USAID-specific grant/subcontract related regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR, AIDAR, CFR, and OMB) are met.
•   Will also advise and assist in the design, development, and oversight of the Project’s grants and subcontracts management policies, procedures and practices.
•   Ensure the highest levels of honesty, integrity, openness and transparency in administering grant, subcontract, and vendor award processes and procedures

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 years of demonstrated experience and success in grants management, including Grants under Contract (GUC);
•   Demonstrated knowledge of USAID financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirements;
•   Degree in business administration, economics, public administration, finance, or closely related field;
•   Experience in building the capacity of organizations to apply for, receive, and manage grants;
•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
•   Fluency in English required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send electronic submissions, including a cover letter and updated curriculum vitae to:-

jobs@agripolicyghana.org

Please refer GSC Manager in the subject line of electronic submissions.

Closing Date: 09 April, 2015

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors.