Senegal: Grants Manager, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Grants Manager, Senegal Governance for Local Development (GOLD) Project

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Grants Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Senegal GOLD Project. The proposed objectives of the project are to improve local government performance & transparency, increase engagement/oversight for accountable government and strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLD Grants Manager by February 1, 2016. Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Grants Manager**,** Senegal GOLD project

LOCATION: Senegal

DEPARTMENT: Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, Senegal GOLD Project

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the grants and procurement processes and oversight components of the USAID-funded Senegal GOLD.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead procurement related to small local grants component including assessment and award of grants, bidding process according to USAID and Winrock international procedures. Oversee the conceptualization, development, and delivery of in-kind and cash grants packages to subgrantees.

• Oversee establishment of a fund that identifies and finances small-scale infrastructure or development activities, such as market space improvements or key community needs, to help the local government improve service delivery and/or strengthen economic growth.

• Work with field staff to ensure proper bidding process and documentation for all grant-related local purchases.

• Ensures that grants are implemented in compliance with the USAID regulations and Winrock Policies.

• Coordinate Winrock Home Office Program Management on the following tasks related to grant management:

• Develop requests for proposals to solicit grant proposals;

• Provide advisory support to grants recipients with finalization of project descriptions, action plans and budgets before signing grants agreements;

• Draft grant agreements with grants recipients;

• Establish effective communication and cooperation with grants recipients on project implementation, reporting, information sharing and further work planning;

• Ensure financial management compliance among grantees

• Grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs.

• Coordinate with other members of the field team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate grants items, including technical assistance, and materials related to community education needs.

• Train grantees on how to manage grants and small projects;

• Develop and maintain grants training manuals and materials;

• Ensure preparation of information on the status and results of projects implementation for dissemination in mass media;

• Identify and share best practices of implementation and management of grants at local and national levels;

• Prepare monthly reports on the status and results of grant project implementation;

• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• At least 4 years of proven experience in the field of coordination (monitoring) of programs, projects and/or grant management components in public, non-governmental or international organization;

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in soliciting for grantees, awarding grants and managing and mentoring grantees for results.

• At least 2 years of experience of working in or with government structure, civil society organizations or international organization in humanitarian, social or economic field;

• Experienced in United States Government regulations and procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Strong analytical and report writing skills;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French is required;

• Willingness to travel;

Applicants should go to the ‘Jobs’ link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Senegal GOLD Grants Manager by February 1, 2016. Qualified Senegal nationals, and other nationalities, especially those residing in West Africa, are strongly encouraged to apply.