USAID Project Jobs – Senior Grants Manager at State University of New York’s Center for International Development (SUNY)

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Organization: State
University of New York’s Center for International Development (SUNY)
Project: Uganda Rights and
Rule of Law program (USAID- Project)
Reports to: SUNY Project
Chief of Party (COP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About SUNY:
The State University of New York’s Center for International Development
(SUNY/CID) is one of the preeminent leaders in the field of democracy and
governance with more than 25 years of experience managing more than $200
million dollars in funded projects.
The State University of New York’s Center for International Development
(SUNY) seeks superior candidates to serve in several positions for an upcoming
Uganda Rights and Rule of Law program funded by the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID).  The project is designed to support a
number of critical national-level institutions and civil society organizations
in safeguarding the rule of law and human rights in the country through work to
strengthen the judiciary, access to justice and advocacy activities, and the
free flow of information. The project will also work closely with a wide range
of civil society organizations to strengthen their capacity to carry out
effective initiatives in the above areas.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for proper implementation and
    operation of a $1.6 million grants program, including monitoring all
    aspects of the grants management process and ensuring proper compliance
    with USAID regulations, grant objectives, and requirements set forth by
    the Cooperative Agreement governing the work of the project.
  • Ensure that the organization awarded the
    project develops results, indicators, and targets to structure the grants
    program and ensure it meets its overarching objectives. 
  • Develop an annual work plan that
    accurately reflects these objectives.
  • Work closely with the Project COP, DCOP,
    financial manager, and respective activity managers to develop appropriate
    selection criteria for grantees and oversee a fair and impartial grantee
    selection process.
  • Work with the above individuals to oversee
    appropriate financial and technical reporting by grantees under the
    project.
  • Will also work with the above individuals
    to develop and oversee a comprehensive capacity-building program for
    grantees that ensures the appropriate delivery of technical assistance,
    training, and mentoring support so as to help build necessary technical,
    organizational, and financial management capacity of each grantee.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s
    degree.  Significant formal training in finance and accounting. 
    A master’s degree in project management, finance, accounting, financial or
    organizational management, or in a related social science or management
    discipline is desirable.
  • At least five years of experience managing
    and administering U.S. Federal (sub)grants and/or (sub) contracts in some
    capacity.
  • Possession of good analytical and
    interpersonal skills to interact frequently with grantees and identify and
    assess the performance of grantees and the credibility of grantee
    representatives.
  • Experience working on at least one or two
    U.S. government-supported projects
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with USAID
    financial rules and regulations governing small grants, including use of
    fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures designed to ensure funds
    are properly managed.
  • Skills and experience in implementing
    financial and organizational sustainability programs and the mentoring of
    grantees in organizational management matters.
  • Skills and experience in training partners
    and grantees in grants management and required reporting methods.
  • Possession of cultural awareness and
    sensitivity
  • Demonstration of sound work ethics.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively
    as part of a team.
  • High-level computer literacy, with
    excellent knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Word,
    MS Excel).
  • Ability to initiate and implement
    activities with minimal oversight and supervision, assess priorities, and
    competently complete a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy
    and timeliness. 
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should send an updated resume, cover letter and
three professional references to cidinfo@albany.edu.
Please include “Uganda Rights and Rule of Law – Advocacy Specialists”
in the subject line of your transmission. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline: 2nd August,
2013 

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