Background:
The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS)
Activity is a five-year Activity implemented by DT – Global Inc. The goal of the Activity is for key national level Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and industry apex organizations (IAOs) that are vital to driving inclusive agriculture-led economic growth to fulfill their mandate, leading to pathways to prosperity, improved resilience, and better nutrition for the people of Uganda. The purpose of the Activity is to improve the performance and structures of MDAs and IAOs This purpose will be achieved through the following four objectives: (1) Improve the internal processes of selected MDAs and IAOs, making them more responsive to the needs of their consumers, members, and the general public; (2) Improve the policy framework that supports the functionality of selected MDAs and IAOs;
(3) Strengthen key capacity elements of select MDAs and IAOs to perform their mandates; and (4) Strengthen the “structures” or key vertical and horizontal linkages within, between and among institutions so that they work together more effectively to achieve their goals.
The Grants Officer will be responsible for drafting funding solicitations and managing the financial aspects of grant under contracts awards, including support in managing grant solicitation processes, writing project descriptions, developing performance measures, evaluating applicants, monitoring grant spending and performance compliance, preparing analyses and reports, and working with other departments, community groups, and organizations throughout the lifetime of the grant. The Grants Officer wili support summarizing USAID compliance requirements of grants issued by ISS and communicating these requirements to technical teams.
The Grants Officer will also support the Grants Specialist in preparing modification requests to ongoing awards and in sub-awards management as necessary. The Grants Officer will provide ongoing mentoring, monitoring and supervision for grantees during implementation and support grant closeout processes in line with DT-Global and USAID regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the effective management of all programmatic and financial aspects of grants under contract awarded by the ISS Activity.
- Support calls for grant applications processes, selection procedures, management, and reporting.
Collect data and reports from grantees.
• Work with grant recipients to ensure that implementation of awards conforms to USAID policies and regulations, including for procurement, competition, and others.
Work with technical staff to establish and maintain a grantee scorecard system.
: Implement procedures and provide policy guidance and interpretation for
Activity staff
and grantees to ensure adherence to grant management
procedures.
- Build the capacity of potential grantee organizations to ensure successful grant project implementation.
- Review and analyze budget estimates discerning reasonableness, consistency, allocablity and allowability of costs.
- Ensure post-award management in accordance with relevant regulations, including but not limited to reporting, audits, etc. in accordance with USAID policies, and procedures.
- Work collaboratively as a member of a program management team.
- Track and review grants and contacts though the payment cycle, ensuring compliance with USAID agreements and DT-Global policies.
- Review and contribute to internal reports, annual work plans, and quarterly and monthly reports as required by the ISS Contract.
- Provide inputs from grantee monitoring and evaluation and other lessons leamed to support Activity CLA processes on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Support and participate in program activities at the discretion of the Chief of Party; and
- Other similar tasks and responsibilities that the Grants Specialist or Director of Finance, Grants and Operations might reasonably request.
Qualifications:
- University degree in administration, business, economics, accounting, or similar field.
- Minimum of five years’ experience supporting grants management with public and private sector entities; prior experience managing USAID-funded grants mechanisms is strongly preferred.
- Must be a Ugandan citizen.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Previous experience in delivering a grants function targeting public and private sector entities.
- Strong understanding of USAID grants management standards, policies and
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen, and respect for colleagues.
- Strong ethics and unquestionable level of integrity
Estimated Period of Performance:
The opening is a full-time position and will require staff time of 40 hours a week.
Estimated LoE:
This is a long-term position based in Kampala, Uganda with intermittent travel throughout the country.
Reporting:
The Grants Officer will report to the Grants Specialist.
Deadline for submission of applications
Send an updated CV. and a 1-page cover letter describing your pertinent qualifications and experience to [email protected] by Dec 20, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Indicate the Job Title in the Subject matter of the email. Late applications will not be reviewed.
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