The eight-year USAID Democratic Governance East (DG East) Activity aims to strengthen the connection and trust between citizens and their government in eastern and southern Ukraine by promoting an inclusive civic identity and common civic values and addressing the divisive impacts and the consequences of the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. DG East works to (1) develop greater acceptance of a shared civic culture based on common values and understandings, and to (2) increase participation to improve Ukraine’s governance and reform processes and help to resolve community problems. DG East activities are implemented across four regional portfolios and an office in Kyiv.
The AIM Assistant will provide support to DG East Project regional office in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation oversight of grants, subcontracts, and DDGS activities in accordance with Chemonics policy and USAID regulations. Under the direction and direct supervision of the regional Activity Implementation Manager, the AIM Assistant will be responsible for ensuring overall compliance, filing grant, DDGS, and subcontract materials, and providing administrative support during the preparation, development, implementation, and close-out phases of grants, subcontracts and DDGS activities. In coordination with the procurement team, assist the Activity Implementation Manager in DDGS activities management.
Обов'язки
assist the Activity Implementation Manager in producing, reviewing, and managing the grants and subcontracts, applications, approvals, implementation, and close-out processes
assist the Activity Implementation Manager in preparing, presenting, analyzing, and evaluating grant concepts, solicitations, applications, and grant agreement/award documents to ensure consistency with program priorities, goals, and objectives
assist the Activity Implementation Manager in establishing relationships with partners, through networking and outreach
assist the Activity Implementation Manager in developing activities, including grants, that have a high likelihood of achieving impact and responding to the current social and political situation in Ukraine
assist in scheduling and organizing meetings with partners, grantees, and subcontractors
assist in the developing and finalizing of multiple activities, on an ongoing basis
assist with the DG East activity database for tracking and detailing activities, and liaise with grants management, procurement, and finance staff, to ensure that grant implementation, compliance, and procurement requirements are adhered to
assist with evaluating activities’ progress, and coordinating with beneficiaries and other staff
label and maintain complete electronic and hard copy files for each grant, subcontract, and direct distribution of goods and services (DDGS) activity; scan and upload documents on share point
maintain and routinely update the activity tracker
assist in the submission of procurement action requests (PARs) for DDGS and in-kind grant procurement to the procurement team and on a needed basis coordinate with the procurement team on in-kind grants and DDGS procurements
assist in the submission of payment requests to the finance team, making sure that documentation and disbursements are in line with USAID and Chemonics procedures, and that all supporting documents are attached to the payment requests
assist the Activity Implementation Manager during the implementation phase of the grants and subcontracts, collecting reports and following up on questions from beneficiaries
assist the Activity Implementation Manager during grants and subcontracts closeout
perform other duties as requested
Вимоги
a university degree in business administration, communications, finance, or a related field and 0-2 years of relevant experience in program development and implementation, bookkeeping, procurement, or grants experience OR at least 2 years of relevant experience in program development and implementation, bookkeeping, procurement, or grants experience
previous professional experience with international donor programs, particularly USAID is strongly preferred
demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
excellent administrative, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
proficiency in computer skills including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office applications
ability to communicate Ukrainian, and English both verbally and in written form
Умови
this position will be based in Kyiv
ability to travel throughout Ukraine when requested is required
long-term position
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
interested and qualified candidates should send their CV
interested and qualified candidates should follow the LINK and fill out the attached form
deadline for the AIM Assistant is July 30, 2024
candidates must ensure that CV does not include a photograph, date of birth and/or marital status information
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.