Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2015
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential for an upcoming project in the USAID-funded Feed the Future activity in Ethiopia that is designed to increase agricultural productivity and production to ensure that growth is broad-based, improve linkages to domestic and international markets, as well as support agriculture and nutrition linkages.
Responsibilities:
*Grants under contract will likely be a key implementing mechanism for the Feed the Future Activity. The Grants Manager will work closely with technical and field teams, specifically local NGO partners. 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 programs 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:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
How to apply:
Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/1Wt4NWV
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
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