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Grants Manager

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Grants Manager to support projects in its regional office in Bangkok, Thailand.

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:                            Grants Manager

LOCATION:                                      Bangkok, Thailand

REPORTS TO:                                  Operations Director

Position Summary:

Working closely with WInrock’s programs and operations staff, the Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the grant program development and oversight for Winrock’s projects based in Bangkok, Thailand. He/she will provide a vision for conducting due diligence on potential sub-grantees and ensuring financial management compliance among successful sub-grantees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with operations and program staff to develop requests for proposals, support grant recipients with finalization of project descriptions, action plans and budgets before signing grants agreements; draft grant agreements with grants recipients
• Establish effective communication and cooperation with grants recipients on project implementation, reporting, information sharing and further work planning
• Ensure that Winrock grants are implemented in compliance with the USAID regulations and Winrock Policies
• Monitor grants implementation and build the capacity of grantees in managing the grants and projects; prepare monthly reports on the status and results of grant project implementation

• Oversee sub-grant tracking, ensuring forward planning and preparation for donor report writing, and timely submission of sub-grantee reports
• Ensure that sub-grant related administrative processes and procedures are standardized and consistently implemented throughout the program, including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, disbursements, reporting and partner capacity-building
• Assist with internal & external grants audit for the organization. Provide support to the Director of Grants.
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES

Education:             Degree in economics, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Experience:         

• At least 4 years of proven experience in the field of coordination of programs, projects and/or grant management components in public, non-governmental or international organization
• Experienced in USAID regulations and procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required;
• Strong communication and English writing skills.
• Willingness to travel

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Grants Manager in the subject line to AsiaCTIPRecruitment@winrock.org by February 20, 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.