Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based 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 order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 78 projects in 35 countries and total revenues of approximately $173 million.

ACDI/VOCA Ethiopia would like to invite applicants for Grants Officer for the Feed Enhancement for Ethiopian Development Project– Phases III (FEED III). Begun in 2013 and to continue through 2020, FEED III is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by ACDI/VOCA. The overall goal of FEED is to increase the incomes of Ethiopian smallholder livestock producers by improving access to, and use of, consistent, affordable, high quality animal feed that can support greater livestock productivity and efficiency. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position Title:           Grants Officer

Duty Station:           Addis Ababa

Required Number:   One

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 ·  Maintain and update grants tracker on a bi-monthly basis. Track and      monitor grants by obligation, milestone completion, and by payments      made to grantees.

·    Input grant data into SAMS (online subaward management system),      including grantee information, grant process information from solicitation  to award, create modifications in the system, and update milestone  payments.

·      Notify the Grants Manager, DCOP, and the senior technical staff      responsible for working with the grantee when modifications are needed,      or if any performance issues arise.

·     Work closely with technical staff to ensure monitoring of grantees, that      grants are moving forward, and that obligations are not overspent.

·    Prepare cash requests and follow up on payments with the finance      department.

·    Assure grant process compliance with USDA and ACDI/VOCA regulations      as set forth in the grants manual.

·     Maintain comprehensive files, including correspondence, approvals and       complete sets of documents for each grant in accordance with the Grant      Manual.

·      Ensure filing of grant related documents electronically using A/V file       sharing procedures.

·      Assistance in identification of promising grant opportunities in        consultation with technical and management staff.

·   Assist in preparation of grant agreement documents (following current      templates) and other compliance-related documents related to the      solicitation, review and approval of grant requests as well as documents      relating to the monitoring and close-out of grant awards.

·    Participate in the facilitation of the grant review process.

·    In conjunction with the Grants Manager, perform pre-award assessments      and provide recommendations that address risk mitigation strategies.

·    Assist in review and analysis of grantee budget estimates for allowability,      allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.

·      Work closely with the procurement team to ensure in-kind goods are        procured in a timely manner and are in line with the grant agreement.

·       Act as a back-up point of contact for grantees, particularly related to        financial issues.

·       Participate in monitoring visits with national and regional technical staff        to ensure that funds allocated are used for specified purposes.

·    Work with grantees/partners as needed to ensure understanding and        compliance with grant agreements.

·      In close collaboration with the Grants Manager conduct internal training        sessions on the FEED grants processes including the preparation of grant        applications, financial management and reporting requirements.

·      Assist the Grants Manager in obtaining information and documentation        requested by ACDI/VOCA HQ during audits and/or internal reviews.

·      Make sure that grant related files and records reflect high professional        standard and are free of errors.

·      Perform other additional duties as assigned by the Grants Manager

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

 ·  University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,      Economics or related field

·   Minimum 3 years of work experience in Grants Management,      Accounting, or Finance

·   Previous experience with USAID or USDA projects preferred

·   Demonstrated writing skills in English

·   Proficiency with software such as Word, Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint, Outlook,      etc.

·   Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·   Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

·   Strong sense of personal initiative and ability to meet deadlines

·   Fluency in English and Amharic

·   International NGO experience preferred

How to Apply

To be considered for the position, interested applicants are advised to send application letter as well as updated CV on or before October 21, 2019 to              AV-Recruitment@acdivocaeth.org

ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer!