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Grants Manager, USAID/OTI EXPLORE Europe

About the Position 

Dexis seek a Grant Manager (GM) to support a programming engagement in Moldova initiated under the USAID Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) SWIFT 5-Programs IDIQ “EXploratory Pilot and Learning Options for Regional Efficiency” (EXPLORE) Task Order for the Europe region. The EXPLORE engagement period of performance will be for an initial nine (9) months, with the potential to extend up to three (3) months.

The GM will provide overall management of the project’s grants program adherence to compliance, both for in-kind and cash grants, to ensure the successful achievement of project goals and objectives.

This position will be based in Moldova with an anticipated start date in April 2022.

Responsibilities 

• Analyze grant budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
• Oversee the grant lifecycle and support grantees, including monitoring grant implementation, closeout, and expenditures; training grantees; and ensuring that technical staff and grantees understand and adhere to grants requirements and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Review grantee selection to ensure they match project objectives and negotiate grant agreements.
• Record grant activity updates and documentation in grants database. Conduct pre-award risk assessment of potential grantees and monitor grant implementation post award.
• Ensure timely preparation of necessary documentation for grant evaluation and approvals.
• Ensure timely maintenance of necessary trackers, including ensuring that the OTI Anywhere activity database is updated on a daily basis, to manage, monitor, and ensure successful grant implementation in coordination with the Chief of Party (COP) or their designee.
• Lead daily updates on grants status.
• Identify issues that may arise during grant implementation in a timely manner and propose appropriate adjustments.
• Ensure that grants reports are prepared in compliance with USAID and Dexis’ requirements and are submitted on time and in the proper format.
• Provide Program Development Officer/Assistant technical assistance prior to and throughout grant implementation.
• Display creative problem solving in addressing and resolving emerging project needs.
• Manage activity implementation and support grantees, including ensuring compliance and adherence with grants management policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manage grant process, lead daily updates on grants status.
• Manage all grant agreements, activity, and STTA agreements.
• Ensure activity compliance to Dexis, USAID, and FAR rules and regulations.
• Perform all other relevant duties that may be needed to ensure the overall efficient implementation of USAID’s project.
• Any other duties assigned by the COP or their designee. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree in a relevant field. 
• At least five (5) years of relevant grants management experience, preferably for USAID or other donor-funded programs. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment.  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.  
• Displays 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 Moldova.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with USAID contract and grants management policies; USAID/OTI experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR rules and regulations.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated professional proficiency in additional language(s).

To apply, please visit the Dexis Consulting Group website at: https://dexisonline.com/jobs/?gh_jid=4006767005