Estimated Duration of Assignment and Location. The duration of this position is one year with a possible extension. This position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Job Description:
The Grants Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the activities related to grant solicitation and selection, grant awards, grant implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs of the IPA grants program based on themes approved by the project work plan.
As directed by the Grants Specialist, the Grants Assistant shall perform the following functions:
- Assist in activities related to grant solicitation and selection, grant awards, grant implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs;
- Facilitate preparations for panel reviews/evaluations of grant applications.
- Coordinate with grantees for completion of deliverables as per approved milestones.
- Maintain all documents and files (electronic and hardcopy) and ensure files are complete and in compliance with regulations.
- Serve as the focal point for official correspondence during and after the solicitation calls and shall maintain the essential logs and grant trackers.
- Support the grants team in day-to-day operational, data entry and reporting matters.
- Act as a focal point for data collection from grantees for M&E reporting.
- Assist in compiling periodic reports on the grant program rounds for the project management as well as the donor.
- Maintain and routinely update grant database and other trackers.
- Ensure the highest levels of honesty, integrity, openness, and transparency in administering grant award processes and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Grants Specialist to achieve the project’s goals and objectives.
- Always maintain high ethical standards, avoiding any actual or perceived conflicts of interest
- Abide by all local laws, USAID regulations, and US Embassy/USAID project directive.
A. Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher related to finance, business administration, economics, or commerce
- At least 2-3 years of experience in managing donor-funded, large-scale grants program design and administration.
- Preference given to candidates with USAID grants experience
- Ability to perform successfully as a member of a multiple project-related teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
- Strong computer literacy skills required in word processing, excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, web browsers, and email
- Strong commitment to Chemonics values including integrity
- Ability to foster and demonstrate a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
- Advanced English and Fluent Urdu required; other Pakistani languages preferred
Apply By:
Application Instructions: Please send electronic submissions of your CV, cover letter and 3 professional references when you apply to PAK-IPA-Recruitment@pakistanipa.com by 5:00 PM September 06, 2023. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only applications sent to the listed email will be considered. Applications without these items may not be considered. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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