Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is seeking a qualified Grants Manager for an upcoming USAID-funded development project in Sudan.
Responsibilities: Advises and assists in the design, development and implementation and program monitoring and evaluation of grant-making authority and grants management policies, procedures, and practices. Provides policy guidance and interpretation for program staff as well as sub-grantees. Analyzes and evaluates grant applications, proposals and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies. Ensures proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants and reviews and analyzes budget estimates for allowability, reasonableness, and consistency.
Qualifications: Individual must have three to five years experience in grants design and administration to manage and oversee distribution of grants as well as subcontracting. Working knowledge of US Government Contract Management and Grants Management policies and procedures is required. Significant experience in development projects in Africa (strongly preferred) and in Sudan (desirable). Fluency in English (required) and knowledge of other languages spoken in Sudan: Arabic, Nubian, Ta Bedawie, diverse dialects of Nilotic and Sudanic languages (strongly desirable).
Interested candidates should send an electronic version of their cover letter and résumé to: Attention: Ms. Malusa Rios
If you do not have access to e-mail, please fax your cover letter and résumé to: (301) 718-7968 Attention: Malusa Rios Finalists will be contacted.
