Grants and Subcontracts Fund at Chemonics International Inc

Chemonics International a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C (www.chemonics.com, seeks qualified candidate for a five-year agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The positions will be based in Abuja. Any successful candidates will possess the following:

Job Title: Grants and Subcontracts Fund (GSF) Officer:

Location of Assignment and Reporting: This position is based in Abuja with intermittent travel to rural Nigerian states. The GSF Officer shall be supervised by the GSF Manager.

The Grants and Subcontracts Officer will assist in the drafting of grants and subcontracts policies, procedures, and templates, maintain electronic and hard-copy tracking systems for all grants and subcontracts. He/she will work under the supervision of the GSF Manager, communicate with Grantees/Subcontractors whenever necessary, and keep track of Grantees/Subcontractors reporting requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the GSF Manager in the process of oversight and management of procedures according to Chemonics and USAID rules and regulations. Specific procedures include solicitation, selection, award, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and close-out of local sub-contracts and grants.
• In coordination with the GSF Manager, establish financial, accounting, and administrative procedures for control of funds and expenditures, inducling appropriate reporting and authorities.
• Perform pre-award assessments to determine applicant management and technical capacity to administer grant awards, when necessary.
• Process deliverables and prepare check requests for payment.
• Draft and manage subcontracts, grants and purchase orders.
• Analyze, assess, and assist with budgetary and financial aspects of grant proposals, recipient financial management capacities and needs, and disbursement of grants.
• Ensure effective communication between project staff, subcontractors and grant awardees such that grant recipients are provided with suitable technical advice and assistance in the fields of management, including financial management and sustainability.
• Monitor compliance of all agreements governing the award of subcontracts and grants, and prepare reports to the GSF Manager and other senior-level technical staff as requested.
• Ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity, openness and transparency in administering grant award processes and procedures.
• Maintain subcontracts and grants documentations such that files are current, complete, and audit-ready at all times.
• In conjunction with the GSF team, ensure overall integrity in the administration of grants/subcontract award processes and procedures,
• Report any concerns or issues, whether verified or not, to senior management through supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Economics, Accounting/Finance, Business Administration with at least two years working experience in related field;
• Excellent skill in using computer Microsoft office applications such as Word and Excel;
• Good data management skills;
• Experience managing grants under an USAID contract, .Knowledge of USAID regulations, subcontract procedure and good administrative skills will be added advantages.
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with multi-national colleagues, Sometimes in demanding and/or busy circumstances;
• Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity,

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2013

Method of Application
Please, apply only if you have the required qualifications and work experience by emailing a full CV detailing all relevant professional experience and achievements, a cover letter detailing qualifications in relation to the position, and three professional references to:
recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org
Please specify the position in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.