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Subgrants Manager
Job Category:
Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit
Career Level:
Management (Manager/Director)
Job Type:
Full Time
Positions:
1
Company Name:
Media Development Organisation
City/Location:
Islamabad
Country:
Pakistan
Posted On:
14 December, 2009
Last Date to apply:
14 January, 2010
Description:
 

An international development organization seeks applications from qualified candidates to join a dynamic team in Islamabad to oversee small grants to support public information and media development projects

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The Subgrants Manager is responsible for the overall planning, and coordination of all grants to local partners over the period of their grants. Specific tasks include:
  • Work closely with senior management, head office and sub-grantees in the contracting, monitoring and reporting of sub grants
  • Administer subgrants to 6 to 8 local partners, liaising regularly with partners to ensure they are on track with program deliverables, assisting them to identify program blockers and solutions, supporting each agency review and focus on project goals and stay on track as needed
  • Establish and coordinate a sub grants advisory committee (which includes a representative of each sub-grantee) to review progress against established targets
  • Establish and coordinate a sub-grantee monthly progress reports process, ensuring they report on key performance indicators and financial spending against budget
  • Conduct training needs assessments for each agency in all areas of sub-grants management from financial management, reporting and accountability to project management, staff management, communications and reporting
  • Provision of mentoring and advice in financial and project management as required
  • Researching and identifying new partners as required
  • Create and manage a Sub-Grants Contracts database and equivalent hard copy records
  • Provision of monthly and other reports as required (including narrative and financial reporting components)
  • Coordinate spot audits with the finance manager on a regular basis
  • Organize regular project site visits
  • Report directly to donors as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Advanced degree (Masters) in relevant field
  • Experience managing sub-grants
  • Experience liaising with key stakeholders in a project management role (donors and local implementing partners)
  • Understanding of local environment and cultural issues relevant to the projects
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience preparing reports for donors (narrative and financial)
  • Solid computer skills, proficient user of word, PowerPoint, and excel
  • Knowledge of database management.
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work-load and meet deadlines.
  • Leadership skills, combined with ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to think strategically and solve problems.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluent in Pushto, English and Urdu