Counterpart International is currently seeking an experienced Grants Director with demonstrated skills in strategic mindset, process optimization and capacity strengthening for the Stability Through Economic Progress, Unity and Peacebuilding (STEP UP) activity in Pemba, Mozambique. The STEP UP activity that will support grants and capacity development to innovative local businesses and groups, with a focus on areas prone to conflict, including but not limited to Cabo Delgado. The purpose of the activity is to allow communities to participate more actively in their own development through directly providing opportunities and tools. Counterpart anticipates issuing 200-300 small to medium grants and preparing an organization for a transition award from USAID. The Grants Director will oversee the grants team, advise on the grants strategy and coach and mentor one or more subrecipients to further strengthen their capacity and readiness for a USAID transition award.
The position will report to the Chief of Party of the project. The Grants Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the grant-making process and ensure adherence to USAID and OMB regulations and Counterpart International’s policies, procedures for grants and oversee grantee capacity building activities. The Grants Director will lead the Activity’s team through all aspects of the grant-making process -- from issuance of Requests for Applications (RFAs), pre-award assessments, preparation of grant agreements, grant disbursements, subrecipient monitoring and evaluation and close out. The Grants Director will also be required to plan, coordinate, and execute pre-award training to potential sub-grantees on the requirements of the proposal preparation and submission process, train, coach or mentor partner organizations for readiness to receive grants from USAID and financial management requirements in compliance with USAID rules and regulations. Additionally, the Grants Director will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Grants team.
Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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