Palladium seeks a
Grants Manager for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Malawi Ag
Diversification for Incomes and Nutrition program. The Feed the Future Malawi
Ag Diversification for Incomes and Nutrition activity contributes to
USAID/Malawi’s Feed the Future goal of sustainab
ly reducing poverty and
stunting in eight districts of Central and Southern Malawi. This activity
fosters inclusive and sustainable growth of Malawi’s agricultural sector and
improves the nutritional status of women and children under five through a
proven nutrition-sensitive approach of layering agriculture and nutrition
behavior change interventions in rural communities, while increasing the
competitiveness of high-value, nutrient-rich value chains through support for
agricultural enterprises and increased access to markets and finance.
- Ensures
that grant management activities are carried out in compliance with USAID
and Palladium policies and procedures - Draft
grants manual and related program documents - Develop
and implement a grant tracking system to ensure the timely and correct
execution of all grant agreements - Maintain
communication with recipients to ensure smooth administration of sub
instruments; - Prepare
and review grant documents - Review
recipient reports and documentation for compliance with
agreement/sub-agreement terms and conditions - Liaison
with technical teams as required
Additional
assignments in accordance with the needs of the program
Master
degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or any other relevant field. Or
Bachelor Degree with at least 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or
any other relevant field can be substituted for a Master
Minimum
of 7 years of experience managing grants for donor organizations. Experience
with USAID grants management system highly preferred
Excellent
interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to manage large
budgets and client expectations
- Demonstrated
effectiveness in communicating with clients and project stakeholders - Prior
experience in Sub-Saharan Africa required; previous experience in Malawi
preferred - Strong
interpersonal skills required for working with project staff and
beneficiaries - Demonstrated
ability to work under pressure with limited guidance - Excellent
communication skills are essential to write effectively and persuasively
and be able to present information in a variety of settings and formats - Fluency
in English required - Preference
will be given to local candidates
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