Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
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SUMMARY:
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Grants Program Administrator for a 3-year Civic Participation Program in Egypt. The program aims to improve the capacity of local institutions by strengthening the civil society sector in order to contribute to a more peaceful and democratic peaceful transition. This position will provide overall grant management for Counterpart’s local partners. With the support and guidance from the Chief of Party, the Deputy Chief of Party, and the Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Grants Program Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the grants program. The Grants Program Administrator will ensure effective management and monitoring of the grants program, with a focus on compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that CADRE Grant-Making program contributes to concrete and tangible deliverables that touch on critical issues identified by capable Egyptian organizations to carry out advocacy efforts, programmatic interventions, and research and monitoring activities.
• Develop and implement a Grant-Making plan that support Egyptian organizations working in the following thematic areas: 1) civic education; 2) consensus building and reconciliation; 3) religious tolerance and dialogue; 4) combating sexual and gender-based violence; and 5) human rights and transitional justice.
• Coordinate with other CADRE’s Implementation Partners to ensure that grants proposed under components 1-3 are planned, designed, and implemented as per program objectives and Grants Manual.
• Ensure that sub-grants to all local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives, design and USAID sub-grants regulations.
• Under the guidance of the DCOP, supervise the Grant team’s grant-making process from start to finish, and provide overall supervision to the grants program activities.
• Maintain and update the programs grant manual and work closely with HQ regarding any revisions or amendments.
• Design and oversee the issuance of RFAs related to the grants program Ensure that RFAs include provisions that favor proposals that successfully address: 1) innovative applications that capitalize on existing opportunities and organizational capacities; 2) partnership, teaming, or their arrangements that make best use of existing organizational capacities; 3)innovative strategies for the use of print, broadcast, digital and social media; promoting diverse participation, including women and youth.
• Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets and full proposals.
• Negotiate with potential grantees and finalize agreements.
• Ensure accurate grant close-out procedures.
• Supervise the grant team’s review of financial and program reports for submission to the DCOP, as well as documentation to ensure that grantees meet both Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage and supervise the staff on the grants team in their day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
For more information and to apply online visit www.Counterpart.org
SUMMARY:
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Grants Program Administrator for a 3-year Civic Participation Program in Egypt. The program aims to improve the capacity of local institutions by strengthening the civil society sector in order to contribute to a more peaceful and democratic peaceful transition. This position will provide overall grant management for Counterpart’s local partners. With the support and guidance from the Chief of Party, the Deputy Chief of Party, and the Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Grants Program Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the grants program. The Grants Program Administrator will ensure effective management and monitoring of the grants program, with a focus on compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that CADRE Grant-Making program contributes to concrete and tangible deliverables that touch on critical issues identified by capable Egyptian organizations to carry out advocacy efforts, programmatic interventions, and research and monitoring activities.
• Develop and implement a Grant-Making plan that support Egyptian organizations working in the following thematic areas: 1) civic education; 2) consensus building and reconciliation; 3) religious tolerance and dialogue; 4) combating sexual and gender-based violence; and 5) human rights and transitional justice.
• Coordinate with other CADRE’s Implementation Partners to ensure that grants proposed under components 1-3 are planned, designed, and implemented as per program objectives and Grants Manual.
• Ensure that sub-grants to all local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives, design and USAID sub-grants regulations.
• Under the guidance of the DCOP, supervise the Grant team’s grant-making process from start to finish, and provide overall supervision to the grants program activities.
• Maintain and update the programs grant manual and work closely with HQ regarding any revisions or amendments.
• Design and oversee the issuance of RFAs related to the grants program Ensure that RFAs include provisions that favor proposals that successfully address: 1) innovative applications that capitalize on existing opportunities and organizational capacities; 2) partnership, teaming, or their arrangements that make best use of existing organizational capacities; 3)innovative strategies for the use of print, broadcast, digital and social media; promoting diverse participation, including women and youth.
• Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets and full proposals.
• Negotiate with potential grantees and finalize agreements.
• Ensure accurate grant close-out procedures.
• Supervise the grant team’s review of financial and program reports for submission to the DCOP, as well as documentation to ensure that grantees meet both Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage and supervise the staff on the grants team in their day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with international NGOs in grants management positions.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Egyptian Civil Society with particular emphases on areas related to Democracy and Governance, Civic Education, Human rights and transitional justice, Gender based violence., women empowerment.
• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the areas of: grants management using cost reimbursable grants, fixed obligation grants, and contracts; have a working understanding of USAID grant regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a culturally sensitive environment.
• Previous Egypt NGO and grant making experience highly recommended.
• English and Arabic fluency is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with international NGOs in grants management positions.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Egyptian Civil Society with particular emphases on areas related to Democracy and Governance, Civic Education, Human rights and transitional justice, Gender based violence., women empowerment.
• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the areas of: grants management using cost reimbursable grants, fixed obligation grants, and contracts; have a working understanding of USAID grant regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a culturally sensitive environment.
• Previous Egypt NGO and grant making experience highly recommended.
• English and Arabic fluency is required.
