Deadline: 22 January 2016
World Education (WE) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance & Grants Manager in Massachusetts, United States.
The Finance & Grants Manager will liaise with HQ and Field based staff to assist in managing a diverse portfolio of projects with a large sub grant component, majority of which are USAID funded.
WE improves the quality of life through education for half a million children and adults in 22 countries.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Finance & Grants Manager will perform the following functions-
- In collaboration with HQ and field finance and grants staff, develop and update systems and tools for finance and grants management including manuals, assessment tools, grant awards and contracts.
- Monitor project budgets and variance reports.
- Ensure consistent implementation of Accounting and WEI financial policies/standards, as well as USAID rules and regulations.
- Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of contracts, cooperative agreements, terms and conditions, and requirements.
- Support new business development activities including proposal design, costing out proposal budgets and negotiating terms of collaboration with project partners.
- Travel to field offices for start-up, close-out, trainings, financial reviews of projects, and sub award management.
- Act as a resource person to Headquarter and Field Staff regarding financial and grant management.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree in a finance, business, international development, or related field required, Masters’ degree preferred.
- Minimum of four years’ experience in the finance and/or grants components of international development projects.
- Knowledge and experience of USAID Rules and Regulations (2 CFR 200, ADS, and USAID Standard Provisions) and other donor regulations.
- Strong budget management skills, experience with subcontracting /sub granting, and working on budgets ranging from $25K to $30M+.
- Flexible, takes initiative, detail oriented and works well in team environment.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Willing and able to travel to Africa at least twice a year.
- Language proficiency in French and or Portuguese is a plus.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resumes and cover letters through online process.
For more information, please visit WE.
