Senior Contracts & Grants Manager : Washington, DC
| Senior Contracts & Grants Manager | ||||||||||
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| Project Description: | ||||||||||
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The Contracts and Grants Division within IFES is organized into 3
Regional Support Teams (RST), one for each of IFES’ primary
geographical focus areas – Europe and Asia (Eurasia), Africa, and MENA
and the Americas. Each RST has a C&G team lead, as well as between
1-3 C&G support staff assigned to it. In addition, the C&G
Division has an Assistant who provides additional support to all of the
teams on an as needed basis and to assist with overflow or absences.
Each RST works supports the C&G needs of its Region’s programs, from
concept to close-out. Responsibilities of the C&G unit/RSTs include the full cycle of IFES’ awards. C&G has the lead, or direct participation in, opportunity identification, tracking, and analysis, cost proposal development, award negotiation, award administration, close out, and assistance in the resolution of any audits. Administration of awards includes procurement of goods and services through various types of subawards, consultant contracting, and the management of IFES’ subgrant programs. IFES seeks an experienced, professional, motivated, and self-directed team player for the position of Sr. Contracts and Grants (C&G) Manager. The Sr. C&G Manager will lead a Regional Support Team (RST) within the C&G Division and as such will oversee the management of that Region’s awards (both contracts and grants) with the US Government, other bilateral and multilateral donors such as DFID and CIDA, the UN, European Union, multilateral development banks, as well as foundations and private sector donors. The Sr. C&G Manager, in coordination with, and reporting to, the Director of C&G, will help to build and to manage a strong team of Contract/Grant Professionals to support one or more of IFES’ regional programmatic areas and its regional field offices and sites. The Sr. C&G Manager will supervise the activities of 1-3 C&G staff within an RST. | ||||||||||
| Job Responsibilities: | ||||||||||
| • Direct the daily operations of the RST including direct supervision and development of staff assigned to the RST; • Serve as the RST’s main point of contact for information/guidance on contracts and grants; • in consultation with the Director, C&G, provide guidance in the interpretation of award terms and conditions, and USG and non-USG regulations; • Ensure compliance with Region award terms and conditions; • Coordinate with the Business Development team as well as the Regional program and finance staffs in formulating and negotiating strong, competitive and compliant proposals and final awards/grants; • Coordinate with the Finance division on a variety of common issues • Track changes to, and provide interpretations of, USG and relevant non-USG regulations as they pertain to IFES’ programs; • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with donors and IFES staff; • Ensure compliance with C&G and IFES operational procedures and policies for contracts/grants management; • Establish and maintain communications with prime and sub contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract awarding process; • Liaise with donors, NGOs/PVOs and advocacy groups; • Advise Regional IFES staff on matters related to preparation and administration of subawards of all types; • Support activities of Finance staff in the areas of fiscal management, audit, and financial reporting for IFES’ awards; • Ensure the timely processing of all closeouts; • Participate in development/proposal meetings; • Other duties as assigned. | ||||||||||
| Qualifications: | ||||||||||
| • Bachelors or Masters degree, preferably in business, international relations, finance, or related field; • Minimum of 10 years of experience in international development with an NGO and/or for-profit in the development sector; • Minimum of 10 years of experience with the administration of USG and non-USG awards (both contract and assistance) working with the FAR/AIDAR, CFRs and relevant OMB circulars, donor regulations, etc.; • USAID, Dept. of State, and other international development donor experience, cost/price analysis, indirect rate development, indefinite quantity contracts, and grants and commercial contracting highly desirable; • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required; • Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint a plus; • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; • Proven organizational skills and a capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines; • Demonstrated leadership, management and team mentoring skills; • Highly motivated and self-directed; • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; • Excellent negotiating skills; • Experience with both Headquarters and Field offices; • Overseas development and/or NGO experience a plus; • Foreign language skills preferred. To Apply: You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.). |
Qualifications
• Bachelors or Masters degree, preferably in business, international relations, finance, or related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in international development with an NGO and/or for-profit in the development sector;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with the administration of USG and non-USG awards (both contract and assistance) working with the FAR/AIDAR, CFRs and relevant OMB circulars, donor regulations, etc.;
• USAID, Dept. of State, and other international development donor experience, cost/price analysis, indirect rate development, indefinite quantity contracts, and grants and commercial contracting highly desirable;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required;
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint a plus;
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven organizational skills and a capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• Demonstrated leadership, management and team mentoring skills;
• Highly motivated and self-directed;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent negotiating skills;
• Experience with both Headquarters and Field offices;
• Overseas development and/or NGO experience a plus;
• Foreign language skills preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in international development with an NGO and/or for-profit in the development sector;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with the administration of USG and non-USG awards (both contract and assistance) working with the FAR/AIDAR, CFRs and relevant OMB circulars, donor regulations, etc.;
• USAID, Dept. of State, and other international development donor experience, cost/price analysis, indirect rate development, indefinite quantity contracts, and grants and commercial contracting highly desirable;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required;
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint a plus;
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven organizational skills and a capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• Demonstrated leadership, management and team mentoring skills;
• Highly motivated and self-directed;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent negotiating skills;
• Experience with both Headquarters and Field offices;
• Overseas development and/or NGO experience a plus;
• Foreign language skills preferred.
Contact Details
- Contact:
- IFES
- Telephone:
- 202-350-6700
- Email:
- careers@ifes.org
Application Instructions
To Apply:
You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).
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