USAID Project EWMI Jobs – Senior Grants Manager at East-West Management Institute

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Organisation: East-West Management Institute (EWMI)
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
About
EWMI:
The East-West Management
Institute (EWMI) is seeking qualified experts for a an upcoming five-year
USAID-funded program in Uganda that will work to support national-level
organizational structures that uphold respect for human rights and the rule of
law. The program will focus on three primary areas: (1) supporting an
independent judiciary, (2) fostering advocacy, and (3) advancing the flow of
information. These are long-term positions and offer generous benefits
packages.
Job
Summary: The Senior
Grants Manager will be responsible for proper implementation and functionality
of the grants program.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The
    job holder will conduct monitoring of the entire grant management process
    and ensuring proper compliance with USAID regulations, the grant
    objectives and requirements in the RFA.
  • The
    Senior Grants Manager will ensure that the Recipient develops results,
    indicators and targets as well as an annual work plan, which reflect the
    objectives of the grants program. Working with the COP, component managers
    and financial manager(s), oversee financial reporting and selection of
    applications to ensure conformity with the grants program criteria,
    including the implementation of sub-Recipient capacity building
    (technical, organizational and financial management).     
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess a Master’s degree in project management,
    financial and organization management or in a related discipline such as
    social science is highly preferred and preferably have experience
    in the developing country context.
  • At
    least five years of experience managing and administering U.S. Federal
    grants and/or contracts.
  • Possess
    excellent analytical skills to identify and assess credibility of organizations
    eligible of grants.
  • Experience
    working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and
    regulations, including use fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures
    that ensure that the funds are used for their intended purpose and are
    accounted for properly
  • S/he
    will have skills in implementing financial and organizational
    sustainability of Recipients.
  • Ability
    to train partners on grant management and required reporting highly
    preferred.
How
to Apply:
All candidates should send
their applications including a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact
information for three references to: ugandajobs@ewmi.org
and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Please note that no
phone calls are allowed.
NB:
EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional
information. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Deadline:
Friday, August 23, 2013
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