Overview
Title: Grants Advisor Consultant
Location: Bamako, Mali
Client: United States Agency for International Development’s Reacting to Early Warning and Response Data Project II (USAID REWARD II)
Background:
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working with ECOWAS and its member states since 2015 to promote peace and development in the region.
Position Summary:
Based in Bamako, the Grants Advisor will provide technical guidance and support to the USAID REWARD II team (COP and HQ team) on the design and implementation of grant applications, guidelines, and regulations for the small grant’s mechanism in Mali. The Grants Advisor will also provide management oversight, and support for USAID REWARD II’s sub-grant recipients in Mali, ensuring timely implementation of sub-grant activities and milestones in compliance with USAID procedures and standards, as well the approved Grant Manual and provide reports and will serve as the principal point of contact and Manager for Grant Administration. Finally, the Grants Advisor will interact with the USAID Mission and U.S. Embassy in Mali.
The Grants Advisor will work collaboratively with a highly experienced team to support the development of systems and tools for efficient grant management and reporting. She/he will support a coordinated approach to the grant-making process, including calls for proposals, selection, contracting, risk management and reporting. The Advisor will need to provide an overview of all grant and contract management issues and implement the grant making processes with the USAID REWARD II team – which liaises with and supports grantees – to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective grant management. He/she will also need to relay all relevant Mali grants information to the USAID Mission and U.S. Embassy in Mali. S/he will be responsible to ensure effective and efficient management of grants administration and to ensure flexible, and innovative ways are applied to ensure planned activities are implemented.
Company Monitor
The Grants Advisor will be monitored by Creative Chief of Party, located in Abuja, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
The Grants Advisor will:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to: procurement@crea-reward.com on or before Friday March 18, 2022. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Position contingent upon donor funding. Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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