Chemonics International seeks applications from qualified candidates for position of Grants Manager (GM) for the Iraq Regional Program (IRP) based in Erbil, Iraq. IRP is a USAID project that aims to promote an inclusive and stable Iraq; assist persecuted, conflict-affected populations; and support stabilization and recovery efforts. The GM plays a critical role in ensuring that IRP-funded grants are implemented rapidly and effectively, in compliance with USAID and Chemonics regulations and policies.
Responsibilities include:
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The GM will assist with the structuring and implementation of the project’s grant fund.
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In addition to playing a lead role in implementation, the GM also conducts research to ensure that individuals and/or organizations that may receive grant-funding can implement a proposal.
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S/he works closely with program development officer (PDO) and others to develop grants and grant budgets that are realistic and appropriately planned to successfully meet proposed objectives.
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S/he ensures that Iraqi activity partners are adhering to USAID grant guidelines.
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S/he will assist with the creation and oversight of overall policies, practices, and procedures relating to all aspects of grants.
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S/he will participate in procedures relating to grant solicitation and selection, grant awards, grant implementation, grant and contract monitoring, evaluation, and closeout. The GM will also manage a grant assistant(s).
Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree required.
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A minimum of two years of experience in grant activity management, focused on ensuring that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects are implemented on-time and in accordance with the specifications of the approved activity.
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Experience with NGOs and/or community-based organizations is preferred.
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An up-to-date understanding and knowledge of political and social conditions in Iraq is strongly preferred.
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Ability/willingness to travel throughout the country on a regular basis.
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Experience managing grants and/or contracts for international organizations is highly desired.
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Experience reviewing and negotiating budgets, drafting memoranda of negotiation, conducting pre-award responsibility assessments, and tracking spending strongly preferred.
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Experience with cash-based activities is preferred.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image and communicates the established program message.
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Ability to effectively use computer software including MS Word and Excel.
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Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required; Written and oral fluency in Kurdish, and other local languages is a plus, but not required.
