Chemonics International шукає Senior Grants and Procurement Manager

Chemonics International, a global consulting and international development firm, seeks a Senior Grants and Procurement Manager, long-term position, for the USAID-funded Competitive Economy Program (CEP). CEP is a seven-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 and Subcontracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing 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 the CEP technical, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), communications, and operations teams. In coordination with the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), 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 Grants and Procurement Manager’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee and manage grant activities and subcontracts in compliance with the CEP grants and subcontracts manuals, USAID regulations, and Government of Ukraine (GOU) laws.
• Ensure efficient workflow of grants and procurements, including appropriate division of responsibilities to best support CEP technical teams, grantees, government counterparts, and stakeholders.
• Design grants programs in coordination with COP, DCOP, and technical staff.
• Ensure full compliance with USAID and U.S. government regulations, Chemonics’ corporate policies, laws of Ukraine, and any supplemental policies developed specifically for CEP.
• 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.
• Supervise grants and subcontracts team members, including oversight of a portfolio of grants awards and procurement, logistics and subcontracts.
• Guide technical teams on grant and procurement procedures and their roles and responsibilities during grant and/or subcontract implementation. Provide mentoring, training, and resources to manage complex grant and procurement issues.
• Ensure the effective review of all background documentation and oversight by technical teams of grants and/or procurements. Including, reviewing, and editing technical documents related to grants and procurement activities, such as activity descriptions, solicitations, negotiation memoranda, justifications for Restricted Eligibility, requests for waivers, subaward agreements, and other documents.
• Oversee the proper preparation and execution of subcontract and grant documents and disbursements in line with the USAID procedures.
• Analyze and assess the budgetary and financial aspects of subcontracts, grants, and payment of invoices.
• Manage 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 meetings as required to review and approve grant activities.
• Develop and submit weekly and quarterly reports on grants and procurement activities. Provide input to CEP’s annual work plans; MEL plans and activities.
• Work with CEP technical and grants and subcontracts teams to oversee required environmental compliance policies and procedures.
• Contribute to CEP’s environmental review system for grant recipients, ensure compliance with 22 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 216 USAID Environmental Procedures requirements, USAID’s Supplemental Initial Environmental Examination (SIEE) recommendations, and Ukrainian environmental laws and regulations.
• Review and update the CEP Grants and Subcontracts manuals and templates in accordance with the CEP work plan and updates in the USAID regulations.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned.

The required and/or preferred qualifications for the Senior Grants and Procurement 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, including at least two years of experience with USAID-funded grants and procurements, required.
• 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 July 17, 2023, to [email protected]. Please include your name and “Senior Grants and Procurement Manager” in the subject line. Please note the position is open for Ukrainian citizens only. The post of assignment is CEP’s Kyiv office. Remote work mode is currently authorized. 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.