Grants Specialist
USAID/Indonesia Harmoni
Project Summary:
The four-year USAID/Indonesia Harmoni activity promotes tolerance and
inclusion and reduces the risks of violent extremism (VE). Harmoni supports
interventions that are narrowly targeted towards communities and
individuals most at risk of radicalization, with an explicit mandate to
build the resilience of key Indonesian institutions â governmental, civil
society, religious, and community-based â that represent the front line in
preventing VE in Indonesia. As such the project focuses on at-risk
communities and vulnerable population groups. The majority of Harmoni
assistance is delivered through grants to Indonesian civil society
organizations (CSOs) and government partners, primarily at the local level.
This is a full-time, long-term position based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This position is open to Indonesian nationals.
Position Description:
The Grants Specialist position will be filled by an experienced staff whose
acquired knowledge and skills enable her/him to independently undertake
diverse and complex work assignments (e.g. grant management, program
activities, event planning, etc.). Work requires extensive coordination
with other Harmoni team members to ensure successful performance of the
project.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Harmoni Grants Manager and program component team
members on the development and administration of sub-grant awards to CSO
and government entities.
- Review grant reporting documentation submitted by sub grantees.
- Work to ensure sub-granteesâ timely implementation of activities, in
accordance with project schedules and sub-grant agreements.
- Review cost-share expenses submitted by grantees, subcontractors, and
program beneficiaries.
- Draft letters, documents, and forms related to program activities and
administrative matters.
- Maintain grant hard and soft copy files.
- Review grant documents in preparation for project close-out.
- Assist in the procurement for in-kind grant assistance, including:
- Drafting procurement documents
- Preparing lists of potential bidders to be invited (in cooperation
with component managers)
- Assisting preparation of internal documents for approval by MSI HQ and
Harmoni
- Set up appointments/meetings with government agencies.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Grants
Manager or Deputy COP.
Qualifications:
- University degree in relevant area.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in grants or project
management, especially with international donor-funded activities.
- Experience with USAID-funded projects and familiarity with USAID
grants and procurements and their associated regulations, preferred.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team, and to complete multiple tasks
effectively and efficiently.
- Strong initiative and teamwork skills.
- Interest in the promotion of tolerance and inclusion.
Deadline for this role is January 3, 2020.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply, please click the following link (or copy paste the link to the
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Grants Specialist
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