Chemonics International шукає Senior Grants Manager

Chemonics International, a global consulting and international development firm, seeks a Senior Grants Manager, full-time position, for the USAID-funded Competitive Economy Program (CEP). CEP is a five-year program to increase the competitiveness of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine, as well as to increase the competitiveness of Ukrainian products in foreign markets, through a combined focus on improving Ukraine’s business enabling environment, increasing private sector competitiveness, increasing access to finance and investments, promoting exports, and facilitating trade.

As leader of the grants and subcontracts team, the Senior Grants Manager (Senior Manager) will be responsible for leading implementation of all CEP grants and procurements. S/he will plan and manage the timeline and workload of grants and subcontracts, ensure appropriate review and oversight of grants and procurement processes, supervise and effectively distribute team responsibilities, and monitor grant and subcontract processes from concept to closeout. S/he will liaise regularly with CEP technical, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), communications, and operations teams. In coordination with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, s/he will manage communications with the home office, USAID, prospective and current grantees, local organizations, government counterparts, and private sector stakeholders on grants and procurement-related issues.

The Senior Manager’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure efficient workflow of grants and procurements, including appropriate division of responsibilities to best support CEP technical teams, grantees, government counterparts, and stakeholders.
• Support grants/procurement and technical teams with mentoring, training, and resources to manage complex grant and procurement issues.
• Manage client and grantee/stakeholder communications on grants and procurement-related issues as required.
• Liaise internally with home office, technical, MEL, communications, and operations teams to ensure multiple activities are well managed.
• Monitor and guide the work of the grants/procurement team.
• Guide technical teams on grant and procurement procedures and their roles and responsibilities during grant and/or subcontract implementation.
• Ensure the effective review of all background documentation and oversight by technical teams of grants and/or procurements.
• Lead competitive processes for grant solicitations, as well as direct grants.
• Establish and revise as necessary the systems and procedures for grant agreement execution (e.g., solicitation, award, payments, and closeout).
• Lead and support the grants team with monitoring the execution and disbursement of grants.
• Serve on technical evaluation committees (TEC) meetings as required to review and approve grant activities.
• Develop and submit weekly and quartery reports on grants and procurement activities.
• Lead regular internal compliance reviews.
• Work with CEP technical and grants/subcontracts teams to oversee required environmental compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Chemonics and USAID policies and procedures.

The required and/or preferred qualifications for the Senior Manager’ position are:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field required.
• A minimum of five years of experience supporting donor-funded projects in areas relating to grants and procurement management and compliance required. Experience managing USAID-funded grants and procurements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams on activities relating to grants and procurements required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relations with grantees, stakeholders, and government counterparts required.
• Demonstrated experience at being well organized, leading independently, managing multiple tasks, and adhering to deadlines required.
• Professional level of English and Ukrainian languages required.

Application Instructions:

Please send a CV and brief letter of interest in English indicating related experience and achievements by September 08, 2021, to [email protected]. Please include your name and “Senior Grants Manager” in the subject line. Please note the position is open for Ukrainian citizens only. The post of assignment is CEP’s Kyiv office. Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. 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.