Category: Programs
Req ID: GRANT01570
Posted Date: 2019-04-25
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Amman, Jordan JOR

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Summary:

The Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities in Conflict (BRICC) activity will foster resilience and stability in conflict-affected communities across Syria to prevent the re-emergence of extremist organizations such as ISIS, the counter the influence of malign actors such as Iran, empower communities to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and pave the way for safe, dignified, voluntary return of internally displaced persons and refugees. BRICC will work to restore essential services in Syria; promote and strengthen inclusive, participatory, accountable and transparent governance; restore livelihoods; and expand access to education and vocational training. BRICC is anticipated to be a five-year, multi-task order IDIQ.

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager will be based in Amman, Jordan. S/he will responsible for an anticipateddonor-funded project in Syria. The Grants Manager will provide administrative and technical guidance and support to the Chief of Party and staff on the design of grant applications, guidelines, and regulations for the smallgrantsmechanism.

Reporting & Supervision:

Reports directly to the Chief of Party.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Grants Manager will have principal responsibility for:

• Leading the grant application process and grant submission to senior leadership for review and approval; Analyzing and evaluating grant submissions for technical and budget soundness and compliance withdonorregulations, recommending award actions to the contract team;
• Coordinating the issuance of awards and maintain contract documentation through the development and upkeep of a small grants database; and
• Preparing scheduled and special reports, studies and analyses regarding the small grants program.

  Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, financial analysis or accounting desirable; Master’s degree preferred;
• At least five (5) years’ experience with sub-grants management, preferably in the Middle East; minimum of three (3) years working in international development;
• Solid understanding ofdonorregulations and procedures pertaining to grants management;
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to analyze technical and cost proposals and prepare reports and recommendations onwhether or notapplicants should be funded;
• Ability to analyze budget line items for compliance with budget guidelines;
• Proven records maintenance and database management skills; and
• Speaking, writing and reading fluency in English andArabic.
  Local and regional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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