Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF) is
on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated
by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.
Job Title: Grant Manager
Locations: Douala, Cameroon
Reports To: Director of Operations
Applications Due Date: September 29, 2024
How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?
The Grant Manager will help build and manage a strong team of grants
professionals and will serve as the main point of contact for information on
grants. He/She we will manage a diverse portfolio of sub-agreements,
including agreements to government agencies, country government and local
organizations (CBOs and FBOs), with an emphasis on donor compliance,
reporting and capacity building. The position holder will be required to
collaborate with project and operations teams to maintain financial
oversight over sub-grantees, capacity strengthening of the sub-grantee staff
and to ensure strict compliance with donor requirements.
He/ She will provide strategic analysis of financial and business data to
guide leadership in strategic and management decision-making, support the
organization in achieving greater efficiencies through deeper analysis and
understanding of organizational cost trends and projections, cost structure.
Through this analysis, He/She will help leadership understand the ongoing
viability of the organization at both the Country and program area levels.
No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?
(Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities)
1. 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
2. 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
3. Review, analyze and submit to HQ the monthly financial reports and
corresponding supporting documentation from the sub-grantees
4. 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
5. 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
6. Support the new business development team on proposal and budget
preparation as requested,
7. 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
8. 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.
9. Perform financial due diligence of grantees/organizations, evaluating
their positions and risks.
10. Support leadership to recommend and implement grants and develop
appropriate mitigating strategies to manage financial and organizational
risks.
11. Partner with Program Assistants to provide financial and business
perspectives in grant-making, in addition to cultivating strong partnerships
with business teams.
12. Perform analysis and provide financial advice to support resource
allocation and decision-making.
13. Support data analyses to generate new insights on the grant portfolio,
leading to improved allocation of resources.
14. Structure grants to optimize cash disbursements in consideration of
operational risks.
15. Participate in cross-foundation projects to improve tools and practices
in support of effective grant-making, pipeline management and operational
excellence.
16. 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
17. Ensure the timely administration of all sub-grant closeouts
18. Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
To be successful, you will need to have:
(Required qualifications and Experience )
- 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
How to Apply ?
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes and cover
letter until September 29, 2024 at 6pm.
However, the Foundation reserves the right to close the position before this
deadline if candidates matching the profile are identified.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements
will be contacted.
These positions are subject to the availability of donor funding. As a
global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that
diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and
effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate
of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all,
and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal
opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and
applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual
orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to
country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation
has facilities.
The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment
process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please
contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other
countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English:
www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).
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