Peru: Grants Manager, Addressing Biodiversity-Social Conflict in Latin America (ABC-LA) Project
Country: Peru
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT The US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Addressing Biodiversity-Social Conflict in Latin America (ABC-LA) Project is seeking a qualified and experienced Peruvian professional for the following position:
GRANTS MANAGER
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: • Responsible for overseeing the specifics of the grants and subcontracts that are issued under the ABC-LA project.
• Works with the Chief of Party, technical leads and the Financial Manager to ensure the focus of the grants reflect approved project activities and financial guidelines.
• Specific duties include revision and management of grant and subcontract budgets, development of a monitoring and evaluation process to measure the impact of the grants, and providing regular updates for staff on the status of the grants.
• The Grants Manager also monitors the implementation progress of each grant or subcontract, and maintains all grants files.
Required Qualifications: • University degree and 5 years work experience in grants management preferably with USAID grants under contract.
• Fluency in English, strong computer skills in email, word processing and database software. • Excellent verbal and communication skills necessary.
• Seeking a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
The position will be based in Lima, Peru.
About DAI: DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
How to apply:
Application Instructions:
Applications must include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae and precise contact information, including a cell phone number. Three references must also be provided with accurate contact information.
Successful candidates must provide copies of academic certificates and diplomas, proof of citizenship, a statement of the current salary and/or salary history.
Please submit complete applications to: abc_la@dai.com by April 30, 2014.
