Grant Administrator

SUMMARY

All Native Incorporated is seeking applicants in the position of Grant Administrator to support our contract with (The Middle East Partnership Initiative) at the Department of State.  The Grants Administrator will work with Program and Grants Officers helping to facilitate effective and timely management of federal assistance awards.  The Grants Management Division is responsible for the full range of grant functions, including reviewing proposals, negotiating, administering, and formally closing grants and cooperative agreements in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations and in a manner consistent with the principles of sound business management.  The Grants Administrator will support the complete lifecycle of grants, from pre-award preparation through implementation and close-out.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage federal assistance awards.
• Support the complete lifecycle of grants, from pre-award preparation through implementation and close-out.
• Prepares Notices of Award (NoAs) packages accurately and appropriately in accordance with the intent of the project.
• Independently performs thorough cost-analysis of grant budgets to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Monitors grantees’ continuing operations to ensure compliance with the provisions of awards.
• Reviews costs for reasonableness, allowability, and allocability in accordance with applicable Federal regulations.
• The ability to assist Grant Officers review project budgets, prepare award documents, maintain award files.
• The ability to work with implementers and staff in the use of on-line project management and reporting databases.
• The ability to provide support for monitoring and evaluating funded projects.
• Provides support for financial monitoring activities and site visits of grantee organizations.
• Uses knowledge of grants management policies and procedures to provide assistance, consultation, and training to grantees.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government grants regulations and policies.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required - Master’s degree in international affairs, Middle East studies, political science, or other relevant fields preferred.
• Professional and/or academic exposure to NGO programs, and the Middle East.
• Programmatic project design, performance indicator development and monitoring and evaluation.
• Management of federal assistance grants and cooperative agreements.
• Arabic or French language skills a plus.
• Flexible team-player with a client-focused orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in a politically sensitive environment.
• Strong communication and editing skills.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in databases.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizen, able to obtain secret security clearance. Current security clearance preferred.

Email resume to:  moc.puorgevitanlla@sreerac 

All Native Inc. is a qualified provider of managed services in the fields of information technology, comprehensive voice and data communications solutions, professional services, training, operations and management services. All Native, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) and SDB Certified, Native American Tribally-owned company that serves a widely varied list of clients, including tribal, private industry and governmental entities in a range of global environments.   

ANI offers competitive pay with an excellent benefits package including: Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance/Tuition Reimbursement and 401K. Drug Free, EEO/AAP/F/H/V/D Employer. 

About the Middle East Partnership Initiative:

The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is a regional program that helps citizens in the Middle East and North Africa develop more pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous societies.  From within the Near Eastern Affairs Bureau at the State Department, MEPI advances U.S. foreign policy goals by supporting citizens’ efforts at economic, social, and political empowerment, expanding opportunities for women and youth, and helping communities work alongside governments in shaping their own futures.