CRDF Global — an independent nonprofit organization that promotes safety, security, and sustainability through international development and foreign assistance missions in over 120 countries. Organization is a recognized leader in strategic capacity building programs that combine technical expertise with flexible, locally driven solutions across the areas of CBRNE security and non-proliferation, global health, strategic trade controls, cybersecurity, innovation, and international professional exchanges.
The Grant Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of new and existing grants activities, as well as supporting Grants Function in operational and strategic initiatives. The portfolio responsibilities will include full cycle grant management and ensuring that activities uphold CRDF Global policy and best practices in all aspects of Grants projects implementation that comply with the U.S. government regulations and internal processes.
Обов'язки
oversees a portfolio of grants with varying complexity: supports solicitation, performs pre-award reviews, reviews implementation plans, scope of work and budget, issues and negotiates grant agreements, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, ensures subgrantee compliance with policies and procedures and maintains agreement files
provides comprehensive financial monitoring, including the review and approval of subgrantee payment requests and expense reconciliations
ensure timely contract close-out, renewal, or extension by tracking the completion of all transactions related to deliverables and reporting
recommends policy or procedural improvements that will improve the efficiency or effectiveness of award administration, including the creation of forms and report templates for internal use
represents the team or department in internal events, teams or activities, if and when requested
provides high quality, timely support to internal and external clients
takes active part and contributed to Grant Function initiatives, and participants in implementation of Grant Management Strategy
other duties as assigned
Вимоги
5+ years of experience in grants management and/or project implementation and financial management
solid knowledge of U.S. government assistance programs or other statutory donors programs
passion for process improvement (ideally in grant management)
strong ability to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as funders’ regulations, such as 2CFR 200
experience in project implementation as a part of program team in Ukraine and worldwide is a plus
demonstrated ability to work independently and in the team
strong organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to take direction, forward-thinking insight, and strong written and spoken skills are essential to the success of this role
ability to plan, communicate, manage, and organize multiple projects with competing priorities and different timescales
proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required (English is a working language for this position)
bachelor’s degree, preferably in management, law, economics, finance, accounting, international development, etc
Ukraine work authorization
proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
working knowledge of grants management & finance software is preferred
experience or passion for business development will be an advantage
Умови
work in Kyiv
hybrid work schedule (working hours 10am to 6:30pm)
flexible work environment
full-time job with official employment + 28 days of annual leave + sick leaves
medical care package / life insurance
educational reimbursement program
CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status.