Internews
Network is seeking a Grants Manager candidate for a potential USAID
funded program in Cambodia to build on local efforts by
technology-oriented civil society organizations using new technology and
social media for development by formalizing a technology / social
innovation lab. The grants manager will provide guidance and training as
necessary to all potential sub-grantees on the requirements of the
proposal preparation and submission process, financial management
requirements, and any other administrative requirements pertinent to
working with a USAID-financed activity.
The goals of this program are to, through investment in social innovation processes,
- Empower civil society and citizens with equal access to information and communications,
- Increase access to and diversity of educational opportunities, and incubate and design technology-based solutions for CSOs
- Train CSOs how to use media technology for development purposes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for assuring all reporting, both technical and financial, is in order
- Serve as central liaison for coordination of the work under sub-grants with that of other technical experts and their counterparts working under the program
- Maintains control on grants, contracts, and sub-agreements to media and civil society organizations
- Provides aid to collaborating civil society organizations, NGOs and other intermediary organizations, on budgets, financial implications, and reporting requirements to ensure conformity.
- Develops a grant-giving strategy for the country that is consistent with the policies and resources of the organization.
- Identifies, visits, follows up, monitors, and evaluates funded projects.
- Ensures compliance to Internews and USG Rules and Regulations by all subgrantee organizations.
- Assists Chief of Party in preparing reports, implementation plans, etc.
- Coordinates as necessary on overall program implementation in Cambodia
- Perform other responsibilities related to the project as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in grant program design, including design and oversight of RFAs, grant decision making bodies and grants administration and monitoring required.
- Experience in federal grants management and familiarity with U.S. government grant regulations - required.
- University graduate with 5-8 years work-related experience
- Demonstrated analytical abilities.
- Strong computer skills particularly with MS Excel, Word
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to handle multi-faceted programs
- Outstanding written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of new media preferred.
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