Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Grants Manager position on a USAID-funded program in Kenya.
Position Description/Summary: The Grants Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the grants management process of a large and decentralized, devolution/governance project, including setting up grants management systems, drafting the Grants Under Contract Manual, drafting solicitations, managing proposal review, designing grant templates, drafting grants, ensuring grantee compliance with relevant rules and grant requirements, and timely close-out.
Responsibilities:
*Be responsible for day to day management of the grants program in close consultation with the technical and management teams;
*Follow strict adherence to USAID-approved Grants Management Plan; Tetra Tech’s grants management policies, procedures, and practices; and full compliance with USAID rules and regulations;
*Oversee and manage grants staff and ensure cooperation and team work with administration and finance, procurement, and technical staff during the implementation of grant activities.
*Build the capacity of potential grantee organizations to ensure successful grant project implementation;
*Provide in-house training to technical and other staff to ensure full integration of the grants program with the overall project goals and objectives; and
*Coordinate with technical staff to ensure that each grant awarded meets approved milestones on timely basis and maintains budgetary and reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, International Affairs or related field relevant to the position requirements
* 5 years’ experience in managing large grants facilities
* Minimum 3 years working in international development
* English Language Fluency
* Availability in late 2013 for rapid start-up
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.