Vacancy title:
Grants and Contracts Officer

Jobs at:
Global Communities

Deadline of this Job:
7th September 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 24th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Global Communities, established in 1952, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom, means and ability to live and prosper with dignity.

JOB DETAILS:
About the Opportunity:
Global Communities seeks a Grants & Contracts Officer, reporting to the Grants & Contracts Manager to support the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program funded by USAID/ PEPFAR.
Position Description:
The Grants & Contracts Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management of the partner grants and contracts. S/he will be managing the administrative processes for grants & contracts. S/he will also work closely with partners to ensure full compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor grants and subcontracts to ensure compliance with USAID guidelines, and Global Communities’ policies and standards – including financial management and programmatic performance.
  
• Identify issues related to sub grants and subcontracts’ implementation in and propose appropriate program adjustments.
  
• Review financial reports and partner expenditures to ensure all costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
  
• Ensure that financial reports are prepared in compliance with requirements and submitted on time and in the proper format; and grant/contract files are up-to-date and complete.
  
• Monitor financial indicators paying close attention to targets, on-going progress, and projections.
  
• Advise and assist partners to adhere to grant¬s manag¬ement polic¬ies, proce¬dures¬, and systems through the award/ modification and close-out processes.¬
  
• Put in place systematic documentation, referencing, retrieval and management of grant files – including in-depth review of all financial and technical reports to ensure that reports are submitted on time, complete, and meet the terms of the agreement.
  
• Request funds disbursements to grantees & subcontractors, paying close attention to targets, program progress, and projections.
  
• Participate in monthly meetings with partner finance staff to assess progress on capacity building goals and program implementation.
  Minimum Requirements:
  Applicants for this position must demonstrate capacity to deliver results, and a strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity. In addition, they must meet the following requirements:
  
• Be a Rwandan National
  Education:
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accountancy and management required; Master’s degree in related field preferred.
  
• Formal training in USAID Rules & Regulations.
  Experience:
  
• At least two years of grant management experience, with the ability to develop and monitor subgrant agreements and subcontracts.
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively lead and work in a team.
  Computer Skills:
  
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and accounting software.
  Language capabilities:
  
• Fluency in oral and written English and Kinyarwanda. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.