The US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Appui à la Valorisation du Potentiel Agricole du Nord, à la Sécurité Économique et Environnementale program (AVANSE) is a five-year, $87.8 million project designed to catalyze inclusive, sustainable economic growth in a potentially highly productive agricultural area and works to increase agricultural incomes. The program is based in Haiti’s Northern Corridor with the main project office in Cap-Haïtien.




The AVANSE Project seeks a highly motivated and skilled individual with general grants administration experience to join its Grants and Subcontracts team. The ideal candidate will be able to administer a wide variety of subject matter areas. The Grants Specialist will support the full administration of grants to support their effective implementation within the Project.

The Grants Specialist is responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with technical staff and prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Applications (RFAs)

• Administer the proposal evaluation process to ensure USAID and FAR competition requirements are met;

• Oversee and document the solicitation and evaluation processes;

• Participate in subcontractor and/or grantee negotiations; negotiate subcontractor and/or grant provisions; and prepare negotiation memoranda;

• Ensure collaboration with the Project’s M&E unit for subcontractor and grantee activities;


• Other tasks as required.

• 5-10 years of professional experience in grants administration, preferably in the agriculture industry.

• Excellent working knowledge and experience administering USAID funded subcontracts and grants, with FAR and AIDAR regulations.

• Extensive experience in writing high quality subcontracting and grants documentation including RFPs, RFA, SOWs, evaluation reports, financial offer formats and other fundamental documents.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented individual experienced in managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.

• Sound business judgment and analytical/reasoning skills.

• Fluency in Haitian Creole, French, and advanced English language skills required. Capacity to translate documents in either language necessary.

• Excellent writing, editing skills is required.

• Experience Supervising others.

• University degree in a relevant field.

motivation letter, resume and copy of diplomas