Subgrants Officer/Фахівець/-чиня із субгрантів

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

About Ukraine Veteran Reintegration Program

Veteran Reintegration Program (VRP) funded by the U.S. State Department Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, works to ensure that Ukraine’s veteran support structures are more capable and responsive, and veterans have an increased resilience to destabilizing forces. 

Position Purpose Summary 

Subgrants Officer supports management, implementation and compliance of all subgrants according to both IREX and USG rules and regulations. This person will assist Finance Unit in managing a subgrants pool to local organizations. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager. This position will be based in Ukraine.

Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by manager.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

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Your Background & Skills

 Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, international development, business administration, public administration, management, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of proven grants management experience, preferably with USG-funded projects.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of USG rules and regulations.
• Proven competency with analyzing budgets.
• Very good command of English Language and Ukrainian is required.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine.

Skills 

• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; attention to detail, reliability, thoroughness, and accuracy with numbers.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to plan, prioritize, track files, and effectively manage information.
• Strong presentation skills: ability to write and present information concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior when interacting with partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks and projects in accordance with stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team and the ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and be flexible.

Your Daily Tasks

Provides technical support and inputs to an assigned program(s) or project. Responsible for the contributing, creating, and guiding the work associated with project outputs; to include but not limited to program design, required products, gathering, drafting, and creating workflow plans, budgets, internal/external reports, presentations, and other documents/deliverables as identified. Responsible for the development of written communications by drafting, approving, and sending correspondence.

• Guide and fulfill subaward activities, including subgrant design, competition, due diligence, negotiations, preparation of subgrant documents, administration, monitoring and closeout.
• Maintain updated subgrant files and ensure that designated subgrants are well-administered and implemented in compliance with the relevant USG rules and regulations, and IREX policies and procedures.
• Support the Program team in internal coordination of activities related to development and implementation of subgrants and contracts, including internal certification/clearance procedures, financial monitoring and payment disbursements in a timely manner, preparation of RFPs/RFAs, outreach activities.
• Review of and prepare of grant and contract modifications.
• Regularly monitor, communicate with, and coach subgrantees to ensure smooth implementation and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time Ukraine-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Ukraine office for one or more days a week.  

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to [email protected] as soon as possible, indicating position title in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.