FHI 360 Jobs Vacancies in Uganda- Grants Manager

Job Title: Grants Manager
Location: Uganda
Req ID: 2273
National Only:
Description
Uganda - Conflict Mitigation –Grants Manager

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.
FHI 360’s Center for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) supports citizens to mobilize effectively to influence policy, improve lives, and build peace. CCSG works with civil society to increase its credibility, visibility and effectiveness by building its capacity to:
· Advocate for social justice, economic reforms, fiscal transparency, gender equity and the prevention of human rights abuses such as human trafficking and violence against women;
· Promote peaceful solutions to conflict, support peace negotiations, produce radio and television programs to promote social dialogue and tolerance;
· Solve community problems, engage youth in civic affairs and provide needed services to citizens;
· Develop diversified revenue streams and cooperate with business and media sectors; and
· Increase local governments' responsiveness to citizens.




Position Description:
FHI 360’s Center for Civil Society and Governance is currently seeking a Grants Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity and Peace (SAFE) project that will support peacebuilding and conflict mitigation in Uganda.
The Grants Manager is a senior-level position with responsibility for identifying, coordinating, and monitoring a portfolio of SAFE sub-grants to CSOs. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Design and disseminate grants announcements;
· Assist grantees with proposals, as needed;
· Manage proposal review process;
· Monitor implementation of grant activities and grant results, in partnership with other staff;
· Ensure consistent, coherent, clear support to grantees;
· Manage grantee portfolio and communicate challenges to Program Director to ensure effective program implementation;
· Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to the Program Director, for use in preparing project-wide reports, on all activities during the period, any challenges, and any notable successes/lessons learned.
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Minimum Requirements:
· Advanced degree in Program Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Administration, International Business, International Relations, Law, Legal Studies, Management, Public Administration or a related field;
· Minimum 5 years experience working in or with the NGO sector, especially in grants management and/or institutional strengthening;
· Relevant experience working in or with the Ugandan civil society sector;
· Only Ugandan nationals need apply;
· Experience with USAID rules and regulations;
· Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team approach;
· Excellent communication and organizational skills;
· An understanding of the Ugandan civil society sector ;
· Experience in organizing conferences and workshops;
· Excellent report writing skills.

How to ApplY:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=2273

closing Date: 16th december 2011