John Snow, Inc. (JSI): Grants Manager Job 2019
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Position Category: Local hire, paid in country
Posting Date: 07/23/2019
Deadline Date: 08/23/2019
Starting Date: 10/01/2019
Description
John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a leader in international public health, is recruiting for the position of Grants Manager for a USAID/Uganda project. The Grants Manager is a full-time position based in Kampala, Uganda. S/he will be the point person for project grants management and administration, and will report to the Capacity Development Director. In addition to providing capacity development technical assistance to local the facilities, the new project will also provide small grants, which will further strengthen the capacity of the facilities. The grants will prioritize improvements in the health facilities’ service delivery. The Grants Manager position is contingent upon winning the award.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead design of grants management program, including the project’s grants manual, granting process, partners’ scope of work based on assessed needs, etc;
- Assist in pre-award activities for grant recipients including training and orientation, review of grantees’ applications, budgets, pre-award questionnaires, supporting documents, etc. and/or assisting in grant discussions and negotiations with counterparts;
- Lead monitoring of grantee compliance with grant award terms and conditions, including reporting, working closely with designated staff from each regional team;
- Along with regional staff and consultants, work with grantees to strengthen institutional capacity in finance and operations systems, compliance, and/or grant award management;
- Participate in organizational capacity building assessments (OCA/NUPAS).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Public Health, International Development, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in grants management and/or programming;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting, and/or public health programs;
- Demonstrated experience in institutional capacity building and/or training;
- Experience with US Government-funded projects and assistance rules and regulations.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 08/23/2019.