RWANU Project
For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. With Headquarters in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in twenty-eight countries in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
Background
The Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Uganda (RWANU), is a five-year (started in August 2012) USAID Food for Peace Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) project. The overall goal of the program is to reduce food insecurity among vulnerable people in sixteen sub-counties in Southern Karamoja. ACDI/VOCA implements and leads activities implemented by ACDI/VOCA Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and Concern Worldwide.
Role
Provide leadership in the Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture, and Nutrition in Karamoja in Uganda (RWANU) grant making process, overseeing compliance of RWANU staff and grant beneficiaries to rules, regulations, beneficiary grant agreements and MOUs following ACDI/VOCA Grants Manual of January 2016.
The Grants Specialist will provide support to RWANU’ Grant management team in the planning, selection of grant applications and preparation of grant paperwork for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 planned activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Follow the lead of the Senior Grants Specialist in the granting process and mentor other staff in the implementation of grantee activities.
• Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the A/V Grants Manual.
• Develop a grantee tracking and procurement system that is viewable from the Moroto office server.
• Ensure all documents are stored electronically on the Moroto office server.
• Oversee the formation of grantee selection committees involving technical staff and other stakeholder committee members as called for in the Granting Guidelines.
• Draft negotiation memos, grant agreements, and MOUs in collaboration with Technical Team members.
• Initiate procurement request for in-kind grants jointly with indicated Technical Team member.
• Manage budget for in-kind and financial grants to obtain best program impact under direction of the DCOP and Senior Grants Specialist.
• To ensure compliance in implementation of grants.
• Help conduct pre-award survey of potential recipients of grants; review systems (management & accounting) used by grantees.
• Facilitate the operation of systems that meet USAID requirements and in line with best accounting and management practices.
• Review budgets presented by grantees.
• Monitor the utilization of grants to ensure proper application and the necessary coordination with the M&E team.
• Participate in preparation of program reports.
• Liaises with ACDI/VOCA HQ compliance for review and screening of proposals from potential Grantees.
• Ensure that grant making is transparent and fair, does not create conflict in communities, and enhances gender equity working closely with Gender and Conflict mitigation officers.
• Represent RWANU and ACDI/VOCA in industry and development forums as requested.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
• This job is based on work in Moroto with frequent travel to the field (LOE 35 – 50%). The individual should have a degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. An MBA is an added advantage.
• At least 1-2 years of prior grant management experience.
• At least 4 years working experience in international development.
• Applicable USAID regulations knowledge.
Additional considerations: (for non-Ugandan nationality employee)
• Lodging and M&IE will be provided for the duration of the assignment in Moroto
Note
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel in this position. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the program from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to LArtuso@acdivoca.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.