Chemonics International Inc. seeks Grants and Subcontracts Assistant for the recently awarded five-year, USAID-funded Ghana Feed the Future Agriculture Policy Support (Ghana FtF-APS) Project.

The Ghana FtF-APS project aims to increase capacity of the government of Ghana, the private sector, and civil society organizations (CSOs) in evidence-based policy formation, implementation, research, and advocacy and in rigorous monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programs under the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan.

The Grants and Subcontracts Assistant will support the Grants and Subcontracts Manager in administering a the small grants fund, which will provide resources for policy analysis while supporting organizations to improve their technical capacity and management systems for sustainable growth. with a cost sharing component under the PHS Program. The Grants and Subcontracts Assistant will contribute to developing systems, tools and processes, and will carry out administrative functions related to grants and subcontract management as directed by the Manager.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

•   Contribute to grants management systems, tools and processes
•   Contribute to the development of Annual Program Statements/Requests for Applications/Proposals and other solicitations, selection criteria, and other and tools and processes related to selection and evaluation
•   As needed, contribute to review of grantee work plans, performance frameworks and budgets
•   In collaboration with the Grants & Subcontracts Manager, track grantee/subcontractor expenditures against budgets and deliverables against agreements/contracts
•   Support quarterly data verification activities as needed
•   Contribute to review of reports and deliverables submitted by grantees and subcontractors
•   Support quarterly and annual work planning, including preparation and tracking compliance against detailed work plans and schedules
•   File all grants - and subcontracts - related document ation clearly, appropriately, and in an organized manner
in compliance with home office standards
•   Other duties within the scope of the role and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors level degree or equivalent in Business Administration , Finance, Accounting, or related degree or certification
•   3+ years of experience with USAID - funded contracts or cooperative agreements or experience with other international donor - funded grants programs
•   3+ years of experience in grants, sub contracts, or financial management

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

In addition, all candidates must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English and excellent organizational and communications skills. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Instructions: Send electronic submissions to:-

recruit-ghanaftfaps@outlook.com

Closing Date: 07 February, 2014

•   Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
•   Please include a cover letter/expression of interest and a complete curriculum vitae showing your professional work experience and education history. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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 organization, or other non-merit factors.