Работа и карьера

ТИП ПОЛНОМОЧИЙ: 

Full-time

ОПИСАНИЕ ДОЛЖНОСТИ: 

Chemonics International, Inc., a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, seeks a Grants Assistant for the five-year USAID Armenia Food Security Activity. The Food Security Task Order will support the Armenian government to increase food security by modernizing Armenia’s food system to increase domestic production for domestic consumption and reduce dependence on imports to stabilize market systems. Specifically, the Activity will seek to achieve the following three objectives: 1) improved agriculture sector knowledge management; 2) increased production of staple crops for domestic consumption; and 3) increase cross-cutting innovation.

The Grants Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Component Three team in the award, compliance, and management of the grants funds. The Grants Assistant will work closely with the Grants Specialists to ensure both adequate documentation of grants and subcontract operations and that all aspects of grant and subcontract practices and that procedures follow sound financial management principles.

ОБЯЗАННОСТИ: 

The Grants Assistant will:
- Assist the Grants/Inclusion Specialist in implementing the grants program by ensuring that procedures follow the Grants Manual and comply with USAID regulations, Chemonics policies, and local laws, as applicable;
- Work with the Grants/Inclusion Specialist to ensure proper preparation and execution of APS (Annual Program Statements) and RFAs (Requests for Applications), documents, and disbursements under the project in line with USAID and Chemonics procedures; ensure proper screening for applications received under APS or RFAs;
- Assist in scheduling proposal evaluations, pre-award assessment visits, and trainings;
- Assist in reviewing all sub-grant applications, deliverables (in collaboration with the technical specialists), and financial reports for quality, contractual consistency, accuracy, and compliance with USAID regulations;
- Make efforts where possible to streamline the grants process;
- Draft appropriate documentation and/or provide information for grants approvals/waivers as applicable;
- Arrange grants meetings as needed;
- Assist in the evaluation and selection committee process for potential grantees;
- Review grant payments and ensure documentation related to the closeout of grants is complete;
- Liaise with the Finance and Operations team to ensure timely disbursement of funds to grantees;
- Maintain clear and concise grants files that document project compliance with USAID rules and regulations, Chemonics policies and procedures, as well as local, third country, or US government rules;
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Grants/Inclusion Specialist.

ТРЕБУЕМАЯ КВАЛИФИКАЦИЯ: 

- Academic degree in management, public administration, business administration or a related field;
- At least two years in grants, subcontracts, operations or related field; experience working on donor-funded projects and particularly USAID projects is highly desirable;
- Familiarity with USAID regulations and compliance requirements, as well as experience with grant management and procurement within the agriculture sector preferred;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Proficiency in written and oral English is required.

ПРОЦЕДУРА ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application by following this link (https://airtable.com/apprml2PgN38P5zXY/pagUVc27zhimoKeQU/form) no later than February 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics 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, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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