About this role
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
The Grants Officer will support the Grants Manager with the oversight of all grants activities, including ensuring efficient and proper controls for USAID grant compliance and reporting; coordinating training and grants administration with grantees; and review and submission of financial reports as required for each grant.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Grants Officer will report to the Lead Grants Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Review sub-grantees' liquidation and financial reports and provide summaries to the project's Lead Grants Manager on a monthly basis;
• Implement procedures and templates to be used for formulating, negotiating, executing, monitoring, and closing grants according to USAID regulations and the project's Grants Manual;
• Monitor grantee to ensure compliance with USAID regulations, Grants Manual and the content of sub-agreement;
• Responsible for maintaining grant files and ensuring they stay up-to-date;
• Support project audits, grantor's audit, or monitoring visits.
• Responsible for entering and maintaining Creative's online System for the Management of Activities, Reporting and Tracking (SMART) for sub-grantees;
• Support the Lead Grants Manager in enforcing and maintaining policies for grant processes
• Provide mentoring support to strengthen and improve sub-grantees' management capacity for improved performance; and
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• High school diploma is required, Bachelor's Degree or professional accounting/financial qualification is preferred;
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in grant management, including disbursements and reporting and four (4) years of general experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial administration, budget and cost control management is essential;
• Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred;
• Ability to analyze data and suggest areas of improvement
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Understanding of cost-share and/or leveraging preferred; and
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Local Nationals Strongly Preferred