FHI 360 (www.fhi360.org) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
Ma3an is a seven-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented in cooperation with the Presidency of the Government. Ma3an’s goal to increase Tunisian youth civic engagement and economic opportunities. At the community level, Ma3an uses a community-driven youth development model to inform and support sustainable interventions through ongoing collaboration between community actors that are inclusive, participatory, and solutions-driven. These include working with and through local CSO partners to understand local dynamics in each community; and implement community-driven youth development programming involving youth, local NGOs, local government, and other community leaders through community-specific grants.
In order to reinforce our Grants Department, we are looking for qualified candidates for the position of Senior Grants Officer.
Works closely with the Contracts and Grants Associate Director
Interprets fundamental donor regulations and requirements and FHI 360 policies and apply them to specific situations for timely resolution to award issues.
Assists with troubleshooting, updates the work plans, and ensures effective implementation of program/grants activities
Produce the Grants development timelines and follow-up with all involved team members
Provides training, one-on-one follow up support, technical assistance, capacity-building, and onboarding to new team members in program/grant management in addition to best practices and standardized procedures for efficient subaward management
Have a supervisory role on the regional program officers by conducting the first review over their Grants packages; making sure the packages are in good quality before it is shared with the Contracts and Grants Associate Director
Act as the main Grants POC for any issued solicitations: APS, RFA, overview of the process with regional teams and reports back to the Contracts and Grants Associate Director
Takes part in grants’ selection committees and process
Act as the main POC for conducting eligibility checks, completeness checks; produce the eligibility and completeness trackers and ensure information is shared among involved teams.
Have a supervisory role on regional program officers to make sure grantees submit complete supporting documentation.
Ensures the preparation of complete grant packages
Maintains an online grant tracking system, and ensures compliant monitoring and reporting on grant activities, act as the liaison with the regional team on that matter
Ensures quality information management through regular maintenance of grant files, reporting calendars, timely submission and updating of internal documentation and other Grant department tools including maintaining accurate and complete files of grants documentation
Tracks grants, ensures that grant applications and formalities meet applicable rules and regulations, propose corrective actions and provide assistance.
Conducts periodic reviews/ auditing of the grants filing and documentation, and follow-up to regional teams about any missing deliverables.
Communicates and coordinates as needed with other members of the project team
Provides inputs to, and ensures, delivery of high-quality deliverables to clients.
Tracks assigned grantees’ performance against project timelines, budget, and deliverables
Supports assigned grantees in developing their full proposals and ensures that they submit complete supporting grant documentation
Have supervisory role on the regional program officers when working on the closeout packages, escalate any discrepancies to the Contracts and Grants Associate Directo
Ensures accurate grant close-out processes.
Provides assistance, if necessary, to translate project documents (from / into English, French and / or Arabic)
Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the COP or his designee.
Respect and abide by all the internal regulations of FHI platform office
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study, such as international relations, international development, public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Five to eight (5-8 years) of relevant professional experience; 2 years of experience managing community development, civil society, social cohesion and/or youth activities; grants management experience preferred
Knowledge of programs, rules, and regulations of international donors, especially USAID, highly sought after
A strong understanding of Tunisia’s political and social context
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, local partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated organizational and management skills
Strong analytic, communication, organization, writing and interpersonal skills
Verbal and written fluency in French and / or Arabic; excellent oral and written communication skills in English highly desired
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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