GRANTS MANAGER

1.              I. Overview 

USAID Ethiopia support program aims to deliver fast and adaptable support that helps the Government of Ethiopia and civil society advance democratic reforms and enhance citizen engagement in the governance processes. Dexis Consulting Group (Dexis) will be USAIDs implementing partner in providing this assistance. 

Dexis will provide the personnel, systems, and technical capacity needed to ensure that the USAID Ethiopia Support Program is operational, grant-ready, and active in activity implementation. Dexis’ Field Team brings the USAIDs experience, relevant field experience, and operations savvy necessary for Dexis to quickly research, identify, and develop grants for activities with local organizations. 

2.              II. Responsibilities  

·       Prepare grant agreements and other grant documentation consistent and compliant with USAID and Dexis requirements, procedures, and best practices. 

·       Review and analyze budget estimates submitted by grantees for allocability, reasonableness and consistency and vet potential grantees. 

·       Liaise with other Grants Managers to ensure the proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for grants under contracts. 

·       Ensure adherence to the established grant monitoring procedures, conducting regular reviews of grant documentation as well as scheduled and random site visits to ensure that grants are being implemented in accordance with USAID and Dexis requirements, procedures, and best practices. 

·       Where appropriate, assist the grantees in developing the work plans, budgets, monitoring progress, tracking expenses, preparing reports and following up on grantees complains with the terms of their agreements.

·       Maintain accurate physical and electronic grant documentation, utilizing the USAID Anywhere activity database as well as Dexis’ electronic document management and paper filing systems. 

·       Review all grantee deliverables for the final approval by the Program Manager or her /his designee

·       Prepare documentation of all activities as per the Dexis Grants Manual policies and procedures. 

·       Other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

3.              III. Reporting 

This position will report to the Program Manager or his/her designee.   

4.              IV. Qualifications   

·      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree. 

·      1-3 years of experience in relevant positions, such as grants, contracts, finance, or procurement. 

·      Experience with USAID or other donor-funded programs. 

·      Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment. 

·      Display creative problem solving in addressing and resolving emerging project needs. 

·      Strong written and oral communication skills. 

·      Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications. 

·      Experience living and working in Ethiopia. 

·      Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic. 

Preferred Requirements: 

·      Experience with USAID contract and grants management policies. 

·      Advanced degree preferred.