JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

JSI has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.

Job Summary:

The Partner and Grants Manager will be responsible for managing project grants to institutional partners, and building institutional capacity in grants management within the district partners. The Partner and Grants Manager will be responsible for the full grant cycle process, including management, compliance, quality assurance, data validation, and financing issues within the grant portfolios. The position requires knowledge of grants management systems, experience with USAID policies and regulations, as well as a strong sense of customer service and teamwork.

•   Job Location: Tamale, Ghana.
•   Reporting Relationship: The Partner and Grants Manager reports to the Finance & Administration Manager based in Tamale, Ghana.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•   Support the development, and implementation of a project grants manual.
•   Lead in the assessment and evaluation of grant applications.
•   Perform ongoing management of grant awards to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and JSI policies, including financial management and programmatic performance:
1) Review financial reports and grantee expenditures for allowability, using financial software to track expenditures.
2) Manage funds disbursement to grantees.
3) Ensure compliance with applicable USAID regulations throughout the full grant cycle process.
4) Track receipt and provide review of technical and financial reports and deliverables.
5) Perform modifications to grant agreements.
•   Provide policy guidance and interpretation to program beneficiaries and sub-grantees.
•   Ensure systematic documentation, referencing, retrieval and management of grant files.
•   Identify needs among grantees for capacity building, focusing on supporting grantees’ ability to understand and apply USAID funding regulations, budgeting, standard accounting and financial management practices, as well as project management capacity including workplan monitoring, USAID regulation compliance, and reporting to USAID.
•   Participate in capacity building activities to assist grantees in improving performance and meeting compliance requirements in the management of USAID grant funding where appropriate.
•   Lead monthly meetings with grantees to assess progress on capacity building goals, and any financial issues.
•   Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   5 years of demonstrated experience and success in grants management.
•   Demonstrated knowledge of USAID financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirement.
•   Degree in business administration, economics, public administration, finance or closely related field.
•   Experience in building the capacity of organizations to apply for, receive and manage grants.
•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•   Fluency in English required.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to:-

jobs@spring-nutrition.org

Closing Date: 18 July, 2014

•   Please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is July 18, 2014.