Grants Manager, Bangladesh

Overview

Since 1963 and in 147 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.

Grants Manager, Bangladesh

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Grants Manager for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded activity focused on using a market systems approach in agriculture. The envisioned activity will utilize a market systems approach to address vulnerabilities across the agricultural sector and work with market actors to facilitate change, drive investment, and foster inclusive growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the establishment and management of a transparent, effective and efficient grants program, including the management of grant agreements with local communities and partners.
• Oversee all aspects in preparing solicitations and applications processes, contracting/awarding sub-agreements, disbursing of funds, the provision of grant management assistance to the grantees, and overseeing the subgrant management system.
• Provide strategic direction to the grants team to ensure successful execution of the activity fund.
• Work with field teams and beneficiaries in grants management including contractual obligations and reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement procedures and timelines for cash disbursements to sub-grantees in compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain high-level and productive working relationships with subgrantees and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years working on development programs, preferably U.S. Government funded; at least 5 years successfully managing large grants programs in similar contexts.
• Master’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or another related field is highly preferred; Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Demonstrated experience in the monitoring and evaluation of programs.
• Familiarity and experience with USAID procurement policies, regulations, reporting requirements, and grant management procedures.
• Experience working effectively with and engaging international, national, local, and private sector stakeholders.
• Experience working in Bangladesh strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

Please apply directly online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.