
Grant Manager – Douala
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
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Job Title:Grant Manager
Number of Positions:01
Locations:Douala, Cameroon
Reports To:Director of Operations
Applications Due Date:September 29, 2024
- Manage the sub-recipient process in coordination with the head office awards and compliance team including:
- Performing due diligence on potential sub-recipients in accordance with federal regulations and Foundation requirements;
- Preparing sub-award agreements and securing internal approvals
- Reviewing requests for disbursement of cash requests to sub-recipients for accuracy and compliance with the agreement documents
- Lead the grants team in determining capacity building needs for the sub-grantee staff and work with various stakeholders (programs, health systems teams, operations departments, etc.) to design customized training packages, including post-training follow up and associated documentation
- Review, analyze and submit to HQ the monthly financial reports and corresponding supporting documentation from the sub-grantees
- As a member of the budget monitoring committee, monitor grant periods and spending trends for all sub-grantees and work with project teams to request and secure any award modifications on a timely basis
- Develops a targeted, risk-based, compliance review plan for sub-grantees, disseminates the plan to management and ensures strict adherence/implementation of the plan within the stipulated timelines
- Support the new business development team on proposal and budget preparation as requested,
- Ensures that all required sub-grantee documentation is posted in the Contracts and Grants Information System, and also ensures that copies of supporting documents for sub-grantee expenses are available in hard copy for audit
- Maintains open and regular communications with Senior Management, and headquarters staff in DC for compliance updates, learning of best practices from other countries, problem solving options, professional development, etc.
- Perform financial due diligence of grantees/organizations, evaluating their positions and risks.
- Support leadership to recommend and implement grants and develop appropriate mitigating strategies to manage financial and organizational risks.
- Partner with Program Assistants to provide financial and business perspectives in grant-making, in addition to cultivating strong partnerships with business teams.
- Perform analysis and provide financial advice to support resource allocation and decision-making.
- Support data analyses to generate new insights on the grant portfolio, leading to improved allocation of resources.
- Structure grants to optimize cash disbursements in consideration of operational risks.
- Participate in cross-foundation projects to improve tools and practices in support of effective grant-making, pipeline management and operational excellence.
- Ensures that all audit/compliance findings are tracked and is responsible for monitoring implementation status by the various managers, and will report on implementation status on a regular basis
- Ensure the timely administration of all sub-grant closeouts
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Must have completed a Master in related field with at least at least 7 years’ hands on experience in grants management/supervisory level ACCA or CPA is a plus
- In depth knowledge of United States Government grant and financial regulations, systems and procedures for managing complex grant programs with many partners and customers.
- Experience working with an international non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO) will be an added advantage
- A strategic thinker
- Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated and a team player.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to develop and implement training programs for multi-faceted audiences
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of time.
- Emotionally intelligent individual, with ability to resolve conflicts professionally
» Années d'expérience: Entre 5 ans et 8 ans
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes and cover letter until September 29, 2024 at 6pm.