Grants Manager

Job Description

Title: Grants Manager

Company Name: ACDI/VOCA

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance, or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Minimum 7 years’ working experience in managing grants.
• Experience of previously working on USAID projects as a Grants Manager or similar capacity is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant USAID rules and regulations for contracts and grants, including ability to ensure grants manual is compliant and customized.
• Demonstrated ability to proactive outreach communications and management of the grants process life cycle using current methodologies and analytical techniques.
• Proven ability to design and develop successful and achievable project-related grants in collaboration with finance, MEL and MSD/PSE and other program unit.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions.
• Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with people on all levels both inside and outside the company.
• Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
• Strong presentation skills, including experience in the design and facilitation of short- and long-term training programs.
• Awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of cross-cultural issues particularly in representing a US-based agency.
• Proven ability to effectively use Microsoft databases, spreadsheet, word processing, and position-specific software. Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Fluency in English, written and oral.
• Fluency in Bangla.

Open Period: October 07, 2024 - October 20, 2024

Job Grade: AV-7

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Projected employment cycle: November 25, 2024, through June 24, 2026, managed through a 1-year employment contract with optional extensions.

The position “Grants Manager” provides overall grant management for the Activity, including grant-making and carrying out a wide variety of duties in support of the implementing of the strategic plan. Grants Managers advise and assist in the design, development, and oversight of the Contractor’s grants management policies, procedures and practices. Grants Manager provides policy guidance and interpretation for staff as well as grantees, and analyze and evaluate grant applications, proposals, and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies. He/she also ensures proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants and views and analyzes budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.

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Salary Range: BDT 1,59,145 to BDT 2,12,194; salary determined based on candidate`s relevant experience and skills, as well as our internal equity.