Position Description
RTI is
seeking a Grants Officer for
the USAID WKSP project. The Grants Officer ensure monitoring and capacity
building of the grantees is extensively conducted to reduce risk in the mismanagement
of the active signed agreements. This will also ensure necessary technical
support is given to all grantees. reporting directly to the Finance Specialist.
Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
Facilitates capacity-building
initiatives for grantees by collecting necessary paperwork for the purpose of
monitoring technical and financial alignment.
Assists in the preparation and
documentation of the grants award cycle for both grants, ensuring that the
technical prerequisites required for capturing relevant information in the
solicitation process are readily available.
Provides support to grantees in
reviewing DA1 processing requirements and tracking foreign tax reporting.
Supports the monitoring and regular verification of assets held by grantees.
Aids in reviewing grantees’ budgets
for accuracy and reasonableness, ensuring that budgets are well-supported with
precise budget narratives for onboarding purposes.
Documents identified gaps during
routine monthly and weekly monitoring to facilitate capacity-building efforts.
Maintains a financial management
filing system for SAF and GUC activities, including the accurate tracking of
fund reimbursement, liquidations, and burn rates, and ensures there are no
delays in fund disbursement.
Collaborates with the Grants Manager
to ensure that deliverables remain on schedule.
Ensures that grantees comply with
periodic requirements as per grant agreement clauses.
Establishes sound mechanisms in
accordance with RTI policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) to facilitate grant fund disbursement and the justification of expenses.
Analyzes grantees’ funding requests
and technical reports as needed.
Provides support for day-to-day
operational activities to ensure that the grants mechanism offers the necessary
support to the project team.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this position
with USAID WKSP, candidates should meet the following requirements and
qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of
experience, Master’s degree and 3 years in a Business-related field, Finance,
or Accounting from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part
III certification.
A minimum of three (3) years of work
experience in an organization related to donors or donor-funded projects.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft
Office, indicating a strong command of essential software for the role.
Strong analytical and review skills,
with a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to documenting review
outcomes.
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