USAID PACT Jobs – Senior Grants Manager

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Organization: Pact
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Pact:
The promise of a healthy life of a decent livelihood Of sustainable
natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its
42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and
marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over
their future. Pact’s promises are fulfilled in partnership with local
communities. Our integrated approach to building the capacity of local
organizations, developing good governance and cultivating
markets is carried out by individuals who adapt our expertise to their own
environments and challenges.
Job Summary: Pact seeks a
Sr. Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID rights and rule of law program in
Uganda focused on preserving rule of law in order to improve democratic
governance and accountability. Objectives include supporting an independent
judiciary, fostering advocacy, and advancing the flow of information while
focusing on organizational capacity development of local/regional partners. The
Grants Manager is responsible for monitoring the entire grant management process
and ensuring proper compliance with USAID regulations and program objectives.
This includes developing results, indicators, and targets as well as an annual
work plan which reflect the objectives of the grants program. Working with the
COP, component and financial managers, this position will oversee financial
reporting and selection of applications to ensure conformity with the grants
program criteria, including the implementation of partner capacity building
(technical, organizational, and financial management). Strong candidates will
have performed served in similar roles and have extensive experience with USAID
rules, regulations, processes and procedures, preferably on rule of law
projects in Africa. 



Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management
    of a comprehensive USAID grants program including: design and development
    of RFAs, proposal evaluation, grant issuance, monitoring and support and
    capacity building of sub-grantees during implementation, and closeout;
  • Develop templates and administer grants in
    compliance with USAID regulations and Pact policies and procedures; 
  • Review and analyze budget estimates
    consistent with USAID grant and program requirements;
  • Ensure compliance on the part of grantees
    with regard to financial, implementation, reporting, and other
    requirements;
  • Train sub-grantees on proper management
    procedures and provide technical assistance as necessary;
  • Supervise grant officers, based in
    satellite offices;
  • Oversee grants management software and
    train others on its use.
  • Serve on the Senior Management Team and
    contribute to the overall design and direction of the program;



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • All applicants should possess a Bachelor’s
    degree in Business, Management, International Affairs or related field.
    Master’s degree in project management, financial and organization
    management or in a related discipline such as social science is highly
    preferred; 
  • At least 5 years of experience managing
    and administering U.S. Federal grants and/or contracts;
  • Experience working with USG supported
    projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations, including
    fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures;
  • Grants Management Training experience
    highly preferred;
  • Demonstrated ability in the design, award
    and closeout of grants of various sizes and types;
  • Possess necessary analytical skills to
    identify and assess credibility of potential sub-grantees; 
  • Strong computer skills, as well as strong
    written/oral communications skills;
  • Proven success in navigating complex and
    high pressure operating environments;
  • Ability to efficiently work in teams and
    coordinate between various stakeholders;
  • Fluency in English. 
  • Prior relevant work experience in Uganda
    or other African country preferred.
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