Chemonics International, a leading international development organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Grants and Procurement Director for the five-year USAID-funded Kyrgyz Republic Green Solutions Activity (KGS). The activity aims to build the capacity of the Kyrgyz Republic to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change in its economy in order to create and develop a “green economy,” or one that is low carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. The Activity will promote practices that contribute to a robust and resilient economy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the private and public sectors, increase climate financing, and develop a policy framework to catalyze sustainable and green climate solutions.
General Provisions
As the lead member of the grants and procurement team, the Grants and Procurement Director will be responsible for overseeing the startup and implementation of all GSA grants and procurements. S/he will facilitate collaboration between the grants and procurement teams, ensuring effective coordination and streamlined processes. S/he will contribute to the design, development, and oversight of the project’s grants policies, procedures, and practices, and will oversee and manage grant activities and procurement in compliance with the KGSA grants and procurement manuals, USAID regulations, and Kyrgyz Republic (KR) laws. S/he will liaise regularly with the KGSA technical, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), communications, and operations teams. In coordination with the Chief of Party (COP), and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), s/he will manage communications with the home office, USAID, prospective and current grantees, local organizations, government counterparts, and private sector stakeholders on grants and procurement-related issues.
Responsibilities Include:
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of grants and procurement staff
- Provide input to GSA Annual Work Plan and MEL Plan
- Oversee and manage grant activities and procurement in compliance with the KGSA grants and subcontracts manuals, USAID and U.S. government regulations, and Kyrgyz Republic (KR) laws
- Ensure efficient workflow of grants and procurements, including appropriate division of responsibilities to best support GSA technical team, grantees, government counterparts, and other stakeholders
- Design grants programs in coordination with COP, DCOP, and technical staff
- Review and finalize RFAs, RFPs and APSs
- Develop and oversee procedures in evaluating applications for grant and subcontract funding. Participate as a member of the Grants/Subcontracts Evaluation Committee
- Manage client and grantee/stakeholder communications on grants and procurement-related issues as required
- Liaise internally with home office, technical, MEL, communications, and operations teams to ensure multiple activities are well-managed
- Coordinate with grants and subcontracts team members, including oversight of the entire portfolio of grants awards and procurement, logistics and subcontracts
- Guide technical teams on grant and procurement procedures and their roles and responsibilities during grant and/or subcontract implementation. Provide mentoring, training, and resources to manage complex grant and procurement issues. Organize and conduct trainings on project implementation for GSA Program grantees and GSA staff
- Ensure the effective review of all background documentation and oversight by technical teams of grants and/or procurements. Including, reviewing, and editing technical documents related to grants and procurement activities, such as activity descriptions, solicitations, negotiation memoranda, justifications for Restricted Eligibility, requests for waivers, subaward agreements, and other documents
- Oversee the proper preparation and execution of subcontract and grant documents and disbursements in line with the USAID procedures
- Analyze and assess the budgetary and financial aspects of subcontracts, grants, and payment of invoices
- Ensure that grantees and subcontractors are provided with suitable technical advice and assistance by the technical team to complete their milestones and deliverables
- Manage competitive processes for grant solicitations, as well as direct grants
- Establish and revise as necessary the systems and procedures for grant agreement execution (e.g. solicitation, award, payments, and closeout)
- Contribute to GSA’s environmental review system for grant recipients, ensure compliance with 22 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 216 USAID Environmental Procedures requirements, USAID’s Supplemental Initial Environmental Examination (SIEE) recommendations, and KR environmental laws and regulations
- Conduct site visits to grantees in coordination with other team members, as necessary
- Perform any other related tasks assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field required
- A minimum of seven years of experience supporting donor-funded projects in areas relating to grants and procurement management and compliance, including at least four years of experience with USAID-funded grants and procurements, required
- Proven grants and procurement experience, with the successful completion of the Chemonics grants management practicum as a strong preference.
- Proven experience drafting and obtaining USAID approval of Chemonics grants manuals/addendums strongly preferred.
- Proven experience managing sizeable ($5M+) Grants Under Contract (GUC) funds
- Experience working on economic growth and climate/energy donor-funded projects strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train grants and procurement staff on full lifecycle of grants and procurements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams on activities relating to grants and procurements required
- Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relations with grantees, stakeholders, and government counterparts required
- Working proficiency in basic office computer applications, including MS Word and Excel required
- Demonstrated experience at being well organized, leading independently, managing multiple tasks, and adhering to deadlines required
- Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Professional level of English required; Russian preferred; Kyrgyz a strong asset
Employment Status
Full-time employee with benefits
Job Location
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Salary
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Compensation & Other Benefits
Per company policy, Chemonics offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in line with local labor requirements at a minimum.
Read Before Applying
Please submit your CV or resume to KGZGreenEconRecruitment@chemonics.com with the subject line “Attn: [POSITION] Application [YOUR NAME]” no later than December 12th 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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