Director of Grants and Contracts Pan American Development Foundation

Created in 1962 through a unique agreement between the Organization of American States (OAS) and the private sector, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is an independent, non-profit organization 501(c)(3) that creates public-private partnerships to assist the least advantaged people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Having worked in every country in the region, PADF engages community-based groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public and private sector in the process of implementing appropriate solutions for sustainable development. The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) empowers disadvantaged people and communities in Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve sustainable economic and social progress, strengthen their communities and civil society, and prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other humanitarian crises, thereby advancing the principles of the Organization of the American States (OAS).

Title
Director of Grants and Contracts

Supervision
Reports to the Senior Operations Director.

FLSA Status
Full-Time, Exempt

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.

Language Proficiency Required
Strong oral and written skills in English and Spanish, able to work effectively in either language. French desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

¦ Minimum of ten years of USAID experience working in grants and contracts either as a USAID AAO (or senior FSN working directly for an AAO) or as the senior grants and contracts official for a major USAID- funded international NGO working in Latin America.
¦ Highly knowledgeable of USAID policies and procedures and in field office operations.
¦ Proven ability to manage all grant, contract and sub award processes for large US NGO’s under USAID grants, cooperative agreements or contracts.
¦ Fully knowledgeable of the requirements of A-110, A0122, A-133, 22CFR226, the FAR, AIDAR and applicable sections of the ADS as they relate to grants and contracts management.
¦ Effective communication skills related to program managers, donors and host country officials.
¦ Demonstrated ability to produce compliant grant and contract guidelines for program managers, appropriate contract and grant templates in English and Spanish.
¦ Experience working both at HQ and overseas for US-based NGO’s and/or consulting firms under US government and multilateral donor funding.
¦ Extensive experience in all phases of the contract and grant process, including proposal and budget preparation, negotiation of agreements, donor reporting and close-out.

Duties and Responsibilities
¦ Provide leadership and guidance to the development and preparation of cooperative agreements, grants and contracts at PADF HQ and as appropriate throughout the organization’s country offices
¦ Work closely with colleagues to ensure that the organization takes full advantage of programmatic funding opportunities.
¦ Primarily responsible for the preparation of subcontractor cost proposals packages.
¦ Monitor work flow, manages development of narratives for inclusion in government grants and contract reporting.
¦ Perform all functions necessary to support grant and contract award and administration, including prepare detailed cost proposals, negotiate daily rates for consultants, draft agreements and amendments, review donor reports, and oversee close-outs.
¦ Build relationships with government agencies, partners and collaborators.
¦ Provide appropriate staff training and orientation in grant and contract administration in English and Spanish.
¦ Through travel to PADF Country Offices assist and support all aspects of the grant and contract process and provide additional technical support as may be required.
¦ Work closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Finance on budget formulation, amendment and reporting.

Apply online at: http://padf.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a21hsk8ejt85