Country: Yemen
Closing date: 23 Apr 2015
LOCAL CANDIDATES STRONGLY PREFERRED
Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
Summary
Counterpart International is seeking a Grants Manager for the anticipated DFID-funded Musahama: Improving Voice and Accountability for the Poor in Yemen program. The program will help Yemeni citizens advocate for better service delivery and more transparent policy-making and budgeting, as well as support representatives from excluded groups to become candidates in local, regional and parliamentary elections and advocate effectively for more inclusive and representative public bodies. This position will provide overall grant management for Counterpart’s local partners. With the support and guidance from the Program Director and the Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for the management and oversight of all program grants, as well as providing guidance for CSOs receiving sub-grants under other DFID activities as needed. The Grants Manager will ensure effective management and monitoring of the grants program, with a focus on compliance with DFID rules and regulations. Only local candidates will be considered for this position.
Statement of Work
• Lead and mentor the grants team, and supervise their day-to-day operations; ensure effective coordination with other program and finance staff.
• Oversee grant-making process from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date grants manual for the program.
• Institutionalize Counterpart’s grant management best practices within the program.
• Ensure that the sub-grants to local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives, design and DFID sub-grant regulations.
• Design and oversee the issuance of RFAs.
• Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets and full proposals.
• Negotiate with potential grantees and finalize agreements.
• Provide training and technical assistance to grantees on DFID regulations, financial management and reporting.
• Monitor grantee performance per sub-grant agreement requirements.
• Ensure accurate grant close-out procedures.
• Supervise the grant team’s review of financial and program reports for submission to the Program Director, as well as documentation to ensure that grantees meet both Counterpart and DFID rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/QUALIFICATIONS:
• A university degree in international development, social science, finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with international NGOs in grants management positions.
• At least six (6) years of experience in administering small grants in an international development program (preferably DFID supported), including experience in grants design, negotiation, and administration of civil society related grants.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience regarding grants administration, contracting, and procurement regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DFID rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prior experience in the Middle East, and in particular Yemen, is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, DFID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plus.
• Excellent writing skills in Arabic; advanced professional level English.
How to apply:
https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=\*531ECD676C423680
