What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager position at CAMRIS?
Overview
We are seeking a Grants Manager to potentially support the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC. This contingent position is in support of a contract activity for USAID’s Anti-Corruption Task Force. This high-profile position is a great career move for candidates looking for a new challenge or to make a difference in the lives of the people that we support. This position forms an integral part of our organization’s proposal response, with candidates being proposed as one of the faces for a new CAMRIS International project. We encourage qualified candidates looking to support a new project to apply below.
CAMRIS International is a dynamic international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
This position is a contingent position that is subject to a federal contract award.
Responsibilities
The Grants Manager will oversee grants, grantee compliance, report on grant activities, maintain and manage grant agreements, issue grants solicitations, and evaluate grant proposals based on responsiveness, cost realism, regulatory compliance and risk analysis and mitigation. The Grants Manager will also:
- Provide grant oversight and capacity building support for grants issued under USAID task orders.
- Maintain and manage records of grant agreements including paper and electronic files, an inventory of all agreements, and a schedule of dates and deadlines relevant to those agreements.
- Provide regular updates on grantee compliance, risks and challenges that may arise and offer solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA), Master’s Degree preferred (MS/MA/MD).
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in donor-funded projects, international organizations, or public institutions.
- Strong analytical, communication, diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to draft high quality deliverables.
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, beneficiaries and partners.
- Ability to support program team members to excel and deliver high-quality results on time.
- Fluency in English.
CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Full vaccination against COVID-19, defined as two doses of Moderna, two doses of Pfizer, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen, is required for this position.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.
