Senior Grants and Administration Manager
Field Administration Division
Background:
Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Start Date: Immediate
Position Summary:
Creative Associates International is establishing a new position to work directly with the Senior Director, Field Administration to provide technical guidance, support and expertise to headquarters (HQ) and field staff in the area of headquarters grants procurement management and integrity.
The Sr. Grants Manager is responsible for providing systemic support and structured guidance for all grant management activities at the headquarters level. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the Grants Management System (GMS), leading its formalization efforts and maintaining activities for the provision of services significantly accomplished through grants to non-profit organizations, local government organizations, and non-government organizations.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Senior Grants and Administration Manager will report directly to the Senior Director, Field Administration. S/he will directly supervise the Technical Manager – Grants.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Works collaboratively with various levels of management to support organizational policy development, standardization of sub-award management and oversight, and quality control for grant documents for executive signature.
· Provides hands-on advice and direction to related staff in all aspects of the grants management cycle. Specific emphasis is placed on providing support to USAID and Department of State programs.
· Provides vision and a roadmap to further develop the GMS.
· Directs and actively participates in the creation of manuals and staff training.
· Plans, organizes, and coordinates organizational structure, staffing, and workflow of Creative’s grants activities and administration.
· Actively initiates, contributes and oversees the review and revision of Creative’s grants administration policies and procedures.
· Standardizes approaches, processes, timeframes, and priorities to efficiently and effectively support grants operations.
· Works with Chiefs of Party, operations personnel, and HQ Finance and Contracts Divisions to ensure that grants needs of the projects are met using approved standards and formats.
· Liaises closely and serves as a resource with the COP and DCOP on all matters related to implementation of an effective sub-awards program.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with and knowledge of USAID and other institutions’ grant making initiatives, policies, procedures, grants management processes, and regulations.
- Eight or more years of experience working with U.S. government-funded (preferably USAID) contracts, grants and cooperative agreements, with an understanding of field management and operational issues.
- Knowledge of AIDAR and ADS series, with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of ADS 303.
- Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience in award management.
- Experience developing a grants management review process.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to draft clear, concise policies and guidelines.
- Proven ability to work well with corporate executives and diverse international staff at all levels.
- Track record of working with teams in HQ and in field operations and grants management.
- Highly organized work habits, attention to detail, and an ability to produce work products under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of international development operations.
- Ability to travel to field offices around the world.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.
If you are unable to submit online, you may send your r̩sum̩ and cover letter by e-mail toRecruitment@CreativeDC.com with "Senior Grants and Administration Manager РHDQ49087" on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).
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