Grants Manager

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.

Project Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Grants Manager for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Afghanistan. The overall goal of the Afghanistan Competitiveness for Export-Oriented Businesses Program is to support and enhance the market-driven growth of Afghan Small/Medium Enterprises associated with export-oriented value chains and enterprise clusters in Afghanistan. This will be achieved through a direct technical and in-kind support of leading Afghan exporters and relevant supply/value chain.

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager will be responsible for oversight of all grants activities, including ensuring efficient and proper controls for USAID and Creative grant compliance and reporting; coordinating training and grants administration with NGOs, grantees, local sub-contractors, and sub-awardees; and review and submission of financial reports as required for each grant.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or professional accounting/financial qualification is required;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in grant management, including disbursements and reporting and 10 years of general work experience is required;
• Demonstrated experience in financial administration, budget and cost control management is essential;
• Knowledgeable about USAID rules and regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is required;
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required; and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.