Grants Manager

Summary

Join Zinc Network, a leading organization dedicated to impactful global change, as our Grants Manager! Based primarily remotely in Tbilisi, Georgia, you will play a crucial role in managing USAID grants. Your responsibilities encompass the entire grant lifecycle, from proposal development and grantee selection to monitoring, compliance, and reporting. You will collaborate closely with program teams, sub-grantees, and USAID to ensure successful grant implementation. This position requires significant experience in grants management, particularly with USAID-funded projects, and a strong understanding of USAID regulations. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in grants management, preferably with USAID-funded projects
• Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, including 2 CFR 200
• Experience in developing and managing grant budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Georgian and English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Disclose any previous disciplinary action against them resulting from a substantiated safeguarding (including any breaches involving trafficking- related activities) or workplace investigation
• Undergo background checks including employment verification, sexual offender registry (as available), identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting

Responsibilities

• Manage the selection process for grant recipients, ensure they meet eligibility criteria, and oversee the grant award process
• Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and the organisation's internal policies
• Provide guidance and support to sub-grantees in areas of financial management, project implementation, and compliance
• Oversee grantee financial management, including budget tracking, fund disbursements, and financial reporting
• Coordinate and ensure timely compliance with reporting obligations by grantees, including sending reminders, collecting financial and narrative reports, and identifying the appropriate team members to review narrative reports
• Prepare and submit regular and ad-hoc reports to USAID, providing accurate and timely information on grant implementation and outcomes
• Collaborate with potential program grantees to ensure that grant proposals and budgets are accurately prepared and fully comply with donor requirements, eligibility criteria, and internal organisational policies
• Identify potential risks related to grant implementation and take proactive steps to mitigate them
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among grantees to enhance program effectiveness
• Train and mentor program staff and grantees in grants management, compliance, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems for grants management