Grants Manager in DAI

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter with the name of the position in a subject line to [email protected]. by 20 September 2024, 6:00 pm Kyiv time. Only short-listed candidates will receive a notice requesting additional information. The interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.Activity Background The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity aims to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks by establishing trusted collaboration between key cybersecurity stakeholders in the government, private sector, academia, and civil society. The activity aims to achieve this goal by implementing the following activity components: Component 1: Strengthen the cybersecurity enabling environment The legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for national cybersecurity in Ukraine needs to be strengthened and aligned with international standards and best practices. This component will enhance the cybersecurity resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure sectors by addressing legislative gaps, promoting good governance, enabling collaboration between stakeholders, and supporting cybersecurity institutions. This component will also build the technical capacity of key sectors through increased access to cybersecurity technology and equipment. Component 2: Develop Ukraine’s cybersecurity workforce Ukraine needs more cybersecurity professionals. This component of the USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity will address workforce gaps through activities that develop new cybersecurity talent and build the capacity of existing talent. These activities will address the entire workforce pipeline, the quality of education received by cybersecurity specialists, and industry training programs to rapidly upskill Ukraine’s workforce to respond to immediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Component 3: Build a resilient cybersecurity industry A growing cybersecurity industry in Ukraine will contribute directly to national security and prosperity. This component will seek to build trust and collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop innovative solutions for future cybersecurity challenges, spur investment and growth in the broader cybersecurity market in Ukraine through greater access to financing, support smaller cybersecurity companies to increase the number of local cybersecurity service providers rapidly; and offer mechanisms for Ukrainian firms to connect with industry partners to enable better access to innovations and business opportunities. Together, the above components will improve short-term cybersecurity resilience in Ukraine and establish a solid foundation for long-term cybersecurity independence and leadership. Lessons and best practices from key critical infrastructure sectors will extend to all parts of the public sector, as well as to the private sector and civil society. Role’s PurposeThe Grants Manager reports to the FinOps Director and proficiently manages and administers a sizable and complex array of grants. The Grants Manager will also play a pivotalrole in ensuring integrity, fairness, and openness in grant processes and adherence to policies, procedures, and controls. The Grants Manager administers a grantee selection process in full compliance with grants management standards, provides technical and administrative support in building the capacity of local sub‐grantees to manage grants effectively, and oversees the implementation of a grant award and is responsible for soliciting, developing, and implementing USAID Cybersecurity (CCI) grant activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable USAID and DAI regulations, policies, and procedures. The Grants Manager maintains all grant management documentation and records related to the solicitation, awarding, implementation, monitoring, and closeout of grants in the CCI management systems and tracks individual grants’ progress, payments, and closeout according to the Grant Agreement. The Grants Manager serves as the focal point for all contractual, budgetary, financial, compliance, and capacity development issues on individual grants and works closely, throughout the grant cycle, with the corresponding Technical Managers, who serve as the focal point for all technical/programmatic issues under the respective grant.Tasks/responsibilitiesServe as a key team member on Grants development, which is an integral part of the work activities to achieve activity objectives and results. Contribute to compliance with approved Grants Manual, referenced USAID regulations and policies, DAI policies and procedures, systems, and internal controls. Update Grants Manual, as needed, in coordination with COP and DAI Home Office for USAID approval; identify and suggest improvements to DAI grants management procedures throughout the activity to be more effective and efficient in preventing, detecting, identifying, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations. Assist with the solicitation of grants, including the development of APS and RFA. Assist with developing grant materials and templates Work with local organizations and grantees to ensure successful implementation and compliance with the grant agreement and support their sustainable development as an organization.Work with the Technical Managers to coordinate eligible grantee identification, solicitation, and selection process. Monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions following the DAI contract and applicable Ukrainian law. Contribute to procedures and policy training, guidance, and interpretation for activity staff and grantees, in consultation with the DAI Contracts Manager as appropriate. Support analysis and evaluation of grant applications and concept papers and serve as the non-voting Chairperson for more grant application selection committees. Assist with developing and maintaining grant budget/fund monitoring tools Submit progress and status reports as required Assist with negotiating the terms and conditions for grant agreements, ensure the proper type of grant selected, and review and select the correct standard provisions. Assist with troubleshooting grants management challenges with grantees, technical staff, COP, and USAID as requested/as needed. Assist withpreparing and submitting grant applications to the client for approval.Supervise Grants Officer Other duties as assigned by the Grants Director that are consistent with the overall focus of the assignment.QualificationsMaster’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field. 9+ years of relevant professional experience and progressive responsibility in grants management, finance and accounting, and/or project operations, preferably on USAID-funded international development programs. 3+ years of experience administrating large and complex USAID-funded grant programs.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and budgeting skills, operational and compliance focus, and accuracy in managing budgets, cash flow, and large amounts of data.An energetic, creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. Can respond effectively to time-sensitive questions. 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