The USAID/Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support Project (APSP) implemented by Chemonics International Inc, is seeking qualified candidates for the position listed below. 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.

Job Title: Grants Assistant

Job Summary

The grants assistant will assist the grants manager to ensure that all grant, subcontract, and procurement activities are compliant with USAID regulations and Chemonics procurement policies.

Responsibilities will include:

•   Provide backstopping to the Grants Manager in the administration of grants and subcontracts management
•   Assist with the assessment and evaluation of grants applications
•   Systematically maintain documentation, referencing, retrieval and management of grants and contracts awards
•   Support post award management in accordance with with USAID and Chemonics policies and procedures

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's level degree in business administration, economics, public administration finance or closely related field
•   2 to 3 years professional experience, preferably working on a USAID-funded project or a donor-funded program

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobs@agripolicyghana.org

Closing Date: 30 November, 2014

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 i an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors.