RTI International is one of the world’s leading
research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning
knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and
technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in
the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and
statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social
policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
 In
2011, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded RTI the
ENVISION project (2011-2019). Building on the achievements and lessons learned
from the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program (2006-2012), ENVISION

is designed to continue support for integrated NTD control at both global and
country levels by empowering national governments to lead their national NTD
control programs, improve local capacity and systems to foster efficient and
sustained integrated NTD control, and scale up the delivery of interventions
for several NTDs targeted by USAID.  In Indonesia support is focused on
helping to strengthen the Ministry of Health’s program for the mass treatment
for lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) leading to elimination of the disease
by 2020.  RTI
International – ENVISION Project is seeking for highly qualified candidates to
fill the position of:  Grants Manager Job
Summary:
The
Grants Manager (GM) is responsible for managing fixed obligation grants (FOGs)
to local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support districts to
implement activities for the control and elimination of NTDs in Indonesia. The
GM will work closely with the team to ensure that local NGOs are able to manage
their grants efficiently and transparently in compliance with USAID rules and
regulations.  The GM will be responsible for the submission of all
grant-related documentation to the ENVISION Awards Manager for review and
approval.   This
position reports to the South East Asia Regional NTD Manager at ENVISION
Indonesia. Duties
and Responsibilities: •             
Work
with the NTD Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Technical Advisor, and
M&E Specialist to develop and review fixed obligation grant (FOG) project
descriptions and budgets and ensure activities are in line with the approved
country workplan and budget.  •             
Submit
grant documentation to the ENVISION Awards Manager for review and submission to
USAID.  •             
Prepare
NGO grant agreements and modifications for review and signature by the ENVISION
Awards Manager.  •             
Provide
detailed oversight of FOGs and associated deliverables and reports. •             
Enter
all grant information into grants management database. •             
Travel
to selected districts for supervision and training of NGOs as needed and
complete site visit reports and monitoring checklists to document reviews
performed.  •             
Coordinate
with the M&E Specialist to report on NGO progress in completing milestones
on a weekly basis.  Submit weekly progress reports to the ENVISION team
highlighting any areas of concern or matters requiring remedial action.  •             
Assist
in training NGO staff in managing FOG agreements and monitoring progress to
ensure project is carried out within budget and according to stated
timeline.  •             
Provide
technical assistance to build capacity of NGOs to manage grants and monitor NTD
activities.   •             
Maintain
all files for grants (technical and financial) and ensure complete audit trail
for all necessary grant documentation.•             
Work
with Finance and Operations Manager to ensure timely financial disbursements to
districts upon submission of approved deliverables.  •             
Ensure
compliance with RTI’s grants management policies and USAID rules and
regulations.  •             
Close-out
completed grants.•             
Oversight
of other ENVISION activities as needed. Qualifications
required:•             
Bachelor’s
Degree in Program Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or
related field and at least 10 years of experience in financial and
administrative management or Master’s Degree and at least six years of
experience.•             
Proven
track record of effective grants/subcontracts management to achieve project
objectives is required.•             
Must
possess strong understanding of USAID grants and contracts policies and
regulations.•             
Strong
financial management, organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to
detail, and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.•             
Experience
in public health, specifically program management and provision of technical
assistance, is preferred.•             
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel, is required.  •             
Must
have functional fluency in English (both oral and written).   Interested
candidates should submit their application letter and CV with 3 referees to [email protected] by February 23, 2016.RTI
values equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.