Grants Manager

USAID Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG-UA) Activity 

Position : Grants Manager

Reports to : Grants Director

Location : Odesa

Status : CCN 

Period of Performance : 5 years 

Overview: 

International Development Group, LLC (IDG) is an international development consulting firm that assists donors, governments, and the private sector to create and take advantage of opportunities for sustainable, broad-based economic development and poverty reduction. IDG assistance programs aim to build the capacity, skills, and knowledge of local individuals and institutions in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, fostering synergies between local knowledge and international experience. Since its foundation in 1988, IDG has been successfully managing complex development programs for USAID and other international donors in over 25 countries. 

Project Description: 

The purpose of the USAID Support for Trade, Recovery Opportunities, and National Growth in Ukraine (STRONG-UA) activity is to support Ukrainian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at scale to: i) invest in their recovery and growth, ii) to develop new market linkages, iii) enhance their innovation and competitiveness, and iv) support a more conducive enabling environment to accelerate private sector growth during and after the war.  

The overarching objective is a significant increase in employment and revenues in partner SMEs, resulting in broad economic growth and increased tax revenues. 

Position Description:  

The Grants Manager will be responsible for management and oversight of all Grants Under Contract (GUC) issued under the USAID/Ukraine Private Sector Support Activity. IDG is searching for a candidate with prior grants management experience and a candidate who has prepared, managed, and monitored large USAID GUC funds. Please note that this position is contingent upon award of the proposal/USAID approval.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Maintain the GUC management system ensuring alignment with USAID regulations, IDG policies and project objectives.  

• Contribute to creating awareness of GUCs among potential recipients. 

• Contribute to competitive grantee selection. 

• Provide oversight of grants administration ensuring grants are managed effectively, transparently, accurately, and in compliance with USAID requirements. 

• Support the Activity’s technical implementation team in providing grant-related training and other support to grantees, as appropriate.  

• Monitor financial management of grant funds for progress, alignment with the Activity objectives, and for compliance purposes.  

• Serve as the primary contact for all grant related matters liaising with IDG home office, USAID, and other key stakeholders. 

Qualifications:  

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, international development or a related field is required, a master’s degree is preferred.  

• At least 5 years of experience in grants management with significant experience in managing large-scale USAID grants.  

• Experience managing large grants in post-conflict or transitional environments with strong preference for experience in Ukraine or Eurasia.   

• Proven familiarity with United States Government regulations and a demonstrated ability to ensure compliance.  

• Strong communications, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in Ukrainian is required. 

Submission Guidelines: 

Please email your CV to   [email protected]   by December 15, 2024 and use the position title as the subject of your email.