Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Grants Manager for USAID’s upcoming Markets for Agricultural Incomes and Competitiveness (MAGIC) project targeting the three Equatoria southern states and focusing on increasing the competitiveness of South Sudanese agricultural goods, improving livelihoods and increasing household incomes.
Responsibilities:
Grants under contract will be a key implementing mechanism for MAGIC. The Grants Manager will be a key position on the project and work closely with technical and field teams. The Innovation Grants Facility will support pilot approaches and provide funding opportunities to organizations including businesses, NGOs, institutions, producer groups, and/or cooperatives. The Grants Manager will ensure proper issuance, management, and compliance of grants under contract.
Qualifications:
*A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, Business Management, Management, Accounting, Finance and Administration;
*A minimum of 10 years’ experience with USG or other similar development projects or programs Management;
*A minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience managing grant program of similar size and scope;
*Proven track record of achieving grants management goals and objectives, financial management, and oversight of grantees in similar context;
*Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
*Spoken and written fluency in English.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
