Abt Associates is recruiting qualified candidates for positions in an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Haiti, the Improved Health Service Delivery Activity (IHSD). IHSD aims to support a stable Haiti by investing in health services, supporting the Ministry of Health in the delivery of quality health services and strengthening the health system. IHSD embodies strategic evidence-based strategies for Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Death and gender-based violence, respect for women and advancing to Sustainable HIV Epidemic Control, using data to make informed decisions and building local capacity to implement integrated health programs.
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Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Grants Manager will oversee a large $10-$20 million grants program, ensuring innovative and efficient use of grant funds in support of the project’s technical objectives, and assuring compliance with USAID, and Abt requirements. The job will be based in Port-au-Prince.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Working closely with the project’s technical staff, define scopes of work for grantees to support the project’s technical objectives as elaborated in the project’s work plan.
• As outlined in the project’s grants manual, conduct grants solicitation and advertisements; design and prepare grant review guidelines for evaluators, including scoring formats; convene grant committee meetings; participate in negotiations with applicants, prepare the negotiation memoranda and awards.
• Oversee grants administration, compliance and implementation procedures, and ensure compliance with USAID procurement regulations and local laws.
• Develop and implement a grant tracking system to ensure the timely and correct execution of all grant agreements.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to obtain required monitoring data and to support ongoing learning.
• Make periodic visits to the organizations and institutions that are executing projects supported by grants funds.
• Organize/provide ongoing support and training to strengthen grantee financial, management, and governance systems, as well as operational policies and manuals.
• Review invoicing from grantees and ensure that all payment requests are supported and justified by appropriate documentation.
• Facilitate the technical approval and payment of grantees for work completed.
• Ensure a successful and compliant close-out of grant activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Requises
Qualification requirements include the following:
• 3-5 years of experience managing USAID grants in Haiti
• Progressively challenging work experience in grants management, program coordination, monitoring/evaluation, or organizational development
• Knowledge of USAID rules and procedures strongly preferred
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly, and work independently
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Fluency in French and Creole is required as well as mid-level English
