Grants and Contracts Specialist
BackgroundDigital Frontiers is a $75 million buy-in mechanism available to USAID Bureaus and Missions from 2017-2022. DAI implements the Digital Frontiers project, which works closely with USAID’s Global Development Lab (GDL), the Center for Digital Development (CDD), USAID missions, the private sector, and international and local development organizations to identify successful and sustainable digital development approaches and scale their impact globally.
ResponsibilitiesThe Grants and Contracts Specialist will provide support to the Grants and Contracts Manager to ensure efficient management of the grants and contracts aspects of the project. S/he will assist in the day-to-day work of project grants and contracts processes in coordination with other Digital Frontiers staff.
TasksThe period of performance for this LTTA position is the date of approval – September 27, 2022. The Grants and Contracts Specialist will report to the Grants and Contracts Manager.
Qualifications and incentivesThis is a mid-level position with a lot of opportunity for growth on an exciting and dynamic project. Digital Frontiers works on the forefront of important USAID intiatives such as the Agency-wide Digital Strategy roll out and the Indo-Pacific Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership, as well as various digital innovation challenge activities.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of USAID project management experience; 6-8 years of work experience overall.
DAI is an international development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.