Grant Manager
Institute of International Education (IIE) is a private
nonprofit leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. In
collaboration with governments, foundations and other sponsors, IIE creates
programs of study and training for students, educators and professionals from
all sectors. These programs include the flagship Fulbright Program and Gilman
Scholarships administered for the U.S. Department of State. IIE also conducts
policy research, provides resources on international exchange opportunities and
offers support to scholars in danger. IIE’s mission is to advance international
education and access to education worldwide.
The Grant Manager will manage sub-grants to JAPRI partners,
will work closely with the Finance Officer and ME&L Specialist to monitor
sub-grantee progress toward program targets, and will provide guidance on
compliance with USAID and IIE rules and regulations. Work is carried out
independently under general supervision.
Essential Duty:
- Work with prospective grantees to
ensure financial resources plans are consistent with the objectives of the
individual partners and finalize grant agreements - Support administration of sub-grants
in compliance with USAID regulations to include leading the monitoring of
sub-grant implementation, tracking sub-grant deliverables; tracking fund
transfers to grantees and providing regular status reports. - Responsible for complying with
applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following
all IIE policies and procedures. - Performs other related duties and
functions as assigned.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
required; advanced degree in accounting, business, public
administration or a related field preferred. - At least five (5) years of
relevant work experience; USAID experience preferred. - At least three (3) years of
experience managing grants programs including facilitating the completion
of all administrative steps required for the implementation of the full
grant lifecycle process from solicitation to award to final closeout. - Experience working with high and
low capacity organizations. Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations
(FAR, AIDAR and ADS 303). - Excellent management and
administrative skills; ability to negotiate budgets, reviewing financial
vouchers, and expense reports. - Administrative experience with
NGOs and NGO procedures. - Excellent communication skills
and ability to work on teams. - Demonstrated leadership,
versatility and integrity. - Willingness and ability to travel
to conduct field visits, training, and undertake monitoring activities if
needed within Indonesia. - Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia,
excellent written and oral English.
Work condition and Physical Demand:
Essential functions are performed in a general office
setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well
as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
How to Apply:
- Send your CV with cover letter outlining your
suitability for the position to [email protected]
no later than Friday, 2 June 2017.
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Indicate JAPRI Grants Manager (your name) in the
subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for
interviews. All incoming CV will be treated confidential.
Warm Regards,
USAID JAPRI Recruitment Team