Strategic activities fund manager Philippines

Chemonics seeks a full-time strategic activities fund (SAF) manager for the five-year, USAID-funded Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience (B+WISER) project in the Philippines. The manager, to be based in Manila and begin on or around January 14, will lead in developing and implementing subcontracts under the project's strategic activities fund. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Manage and monitor SAF processes
• Establish and maintain a tracking system for preparing tenders, evaluating proposals, and monitoring contract performance, invoicing, and payment
• Participate in conducting institutional assessments and diagnostic analysis of potential subcontractors
• Closely liaise with and provide all necessary assistance to B+WISER staff on issues related to the development, refinement, production, data management, and monitoring of an administrative system to track the activities and performance of recipients of SAF assistance
• Ensure full compliance with USAID regulations related to fair and open competition in the award of subcontracts and manage the issuance of solicitations for proposals for SAF activities
• Develop branding and marking plans and ensure environmental compliance w​ith subcontractors
• Manage any grants in which the project may engage
• Monitor compliance of all agreements governing the award of SAF funding and prepare reports to the chief of party and USAID

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum five years of experience with progressive responsibility in project management
• Experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects highly preferred
• Knowledge of USAID grants under contracts and USAID compliance
• Experience building, tracking, and reviewing budgets
• Proven ability to work in team settings and maintain a positive attitude​
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, including preparation of graphs, tables and charts with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to Philippinesbwiserrecruit@gmail.com by December 31, 2012. Please include cover letter, resume, and the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics' equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Philippines BWISER SAF Manager" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check "I do not wish to complete the information requested." Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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