Grants Manager

Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Project Overview
Pact is recruiting a Grants Manager for an upcoming USAID-funded project, Ukraine Democratic Governance East Activity. The purpose of the Activity is to promote inclusive civic identity and common civic values by addressing the divisive impacts of Russian aggression, Ukrainian ultra-nationalism, and the consequences of ongoing armed conflict. The activity will promote civic awareness, social and economic entrepreneurship, and improve democratic engagement between citizens and government institutions as well as improve community services in areas most affected by these divisive influences.

Position Purpose
The Grants Manager provides high-level grants management and administration to achieve project goals, working with partner organizations of all levels. S/he provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to management of subcontracts, procurements and grants, from inception, implementation, to close out. This requires close collaboration with Pact HQ to ensure compliance with Pact and funder guidelines. S/he supervises all staff with grants functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of integrity in the management grants, to include proper adherence to Pact and Funder policies and procedures.
• Develop grant documents in compliance with funder requirements, using Pact standard templates and working closely with Pact HQ Agreement Management team to execute quality agreements.
• Administer the full cycle of grant management activities, from solicitation through selection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout.
• Utilize Pact’s Subaward Management System (Salesforce) and accounting system (Serenic NAV) for subaward issuance and management. Ensure that all required documentation is uploaded and stored as per Pact policy.
• Oversee budget management of project’s grants under contracts pool working with the Finance Manager. Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of subaward expenses.
• Ensure timely training of subgrantees and Pact staff to understand and comply fully with Pact and USAID requirements. Develop training materials and carry out regular trainings with grantees.
• Ensure that office systems for grants administration are maintained and that regular reports are provided to Pact headquarters or the funder as required.
• Assist in the Development and/or updating of the Grants Manual so it’s in compliance with USAID and Pact HQ guidance, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the management of the Inventory Control List/Asset Register to ensure that equipment is properly logged and updated as necessary.

• Support closeout of awards, including preparation of final inventories, property disposition, etc.
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  Basic Requirements**

• BA/BSc and minimum of four years of relevant experience (or equivalent)

• Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award

• Experience drafting and managing subawards

• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations related to subgrants, compliance, and cost principles

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian and/or Russian

Preferred Requirements

• Seven years of relevent experience

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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