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 organisations in evidence based policy formation, implementation, research and advocacy.

Job Title: Grants and Contracts Manager

Job Summary

The Grants, Subcontracts and compliance (GSC) Manager will provide oversight and operational support for the Ghana APSP. 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 subcontractors and grantees, ad provision of financial and administrative compliance of all grants and subcontracts activities with the relevant USAID regulations
•   Manage tendering process and lead in the assessment and evaluation of grant applications, including pre-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 requirement (e.g, FAR, AIDAR, CFR, and OMB) are met.
•   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 requirement
•   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

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 organization, or other non-merit factors.