grants Manager 1RTI International

Job Description:
Overview
Job Summary:
Under the leadership of Director of Operations and Finance, the Grants Manager will co-lead grants making process in tandem with Cross-Cutting/CLA Director, including competition and selection, and then administer grants under contract and monitor them, as well as build capacity of sub-grantees on organizational policies and compliance. Grants Manager will oversee Finance & Grants Analyst, Procurement & Grants Analyst and Sr. Grants Specialist.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
Develop and implement the grants management program with the input and oversight of the Chief of Party, Operations and Finance Director, and the RTI ARO Grants and Procurement team;
Oversee grants management process with partner organizations, including grant proposal tracking, and review and approval process;
Issue Request For Applications (RFAs) in consultation with the Technical Team and Chief of Party, and with support from Procurement & Grants Analyst;
Facilitate the setting up and convene meetings of the Grants Evaluation Committee;
Review financial proposals from local organizations, including negotiating grants budgets;
Coordinate conduct of pre-award assessments; assign risk levels to grant implementers;
Ensure that the grants package is complete and accurate and uploaded in GMS (Grants Management System);
Provide guidance to grantees on rules and regulations applicable to grants instruments, as well as financial reporting;
Provide training, as required, to build operational capacity of implementing partners & grantees;
Coordinate execution of award documents (pre-award authorizations, awards, modifications, etc.);
Ensure that the grants team maintains files, including records on monitoring and evaluation and other quality control activities (financial, programmatic, proof of performance);
Review grantee performance and ensure compliance with award terms and conditions;
Work with program staff to ensure regular monitoring of grantees by ESP project, developing and coordinating monitoring plans and efforts;
Periodically travel to grant implementation sites and grantees' offices for monitoring and evaluation of grant activities, training of grantees, compliance checks;
Review and process grantees invoices in coordination with Technical Teams for performance; measurement and with Finance unit for financial compliance assessment;
Ensure timely financial disbursements and compliance with grants financial management policies, monitor all grant expenses and provide regular updates on grant status;
Manage property purchased under grant funds - with the Grants Analysts maintaining equipment records, conducting physical inventory of equipment and manage handover of equipment to grantees at the end of the grants, with USAID's approval
Coordinate Close-out for completed grants in a timely
Perform other relevant tasks delegated by Director of Operations and Finance.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Masters Degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelors Degree with 11 years of experience
■ Degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, and other fields relevant to the position
■ 3 years of experience working on development sector programs, with energy sector experience preferred
■ Demonstrated technical capability on technical writing, technical review, analysis of proposals, administration ofcompliance requirements, and maintenance of project files and data.
Skills and Abilities
Skills and abilities required to perform the essential job duties of this job are listed as follows. An addendum that clarifies additional skills and abilities for incumbents in this job may be used in addition to this description.
■ Strong interpersonal/relationship-building skills
■ Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
■ Excellent oral and written communication skills
■ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure
■ Ability to multitask
■ Ability to work independently and within matrix project, program teams and difficult environment
■ Attention to detail and accuracy
■ Culturally sensitive and respectful
■ Demonstrates commitment to RTI's mission, vision, and values
RTI International

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time