What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Consultant position at Barrow Wise Consulting?
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Responsibilities:
The Grant Consultant will support Barrow Wise's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project and perform the following duties:
- Review the PGG to incorporate best practices in grant making and other assistance instruments in the marketplace, comparing it with international donors such as USAID and World Bank and assist with updating the PGG as required
- Assist leadership in the development of grants management policies and operating guidelines, including conducting research
- Assist leadership in ensuring compliance with MCC and government-wide administrative requirements, policies, regulations, and statutes
- Provide strategic advice and hands-on support to members of the PAA Practice Group on all matters related to grants issued under a Compact or Threshold program, including the development of the grant policies, operational guidance and templates, training material, and supervision of Grant Programs
- Develop and conduct Grant training for MCAs and their grantees
- Develop tools and templates for the Grants Toolkit
- Review implementation in MCA countries of the following Grant policies and tools for MCC and advise on improvements:
- Guidance notes on various Grants topics
- Template Grant Agreements and other related documents
- Budget preparation templates for grantees
- Revisions to MCA's operations procedures to include Grants processes
- Grants implementation monitoring and closeout processes
- Grants Operation Manual for MCAs
- Training programs and support for MCAs to implement Grant processes
- Develop reports as needed
An Ideal Candidate has the following:
- US Citizenship and Public Trust Clearance
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in a business field (e.g., Business Management, Accounting, Finance)
- Demonstrated five years of experience implementing or managing multi-million-dollar Grant Programs in developing countries, working with organizations such as USAID, the U.S. Department of State, other U.S. Government agencies, private foundations, or other donor agencies.
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing documents, such as guidance documents, procedures, or policies.
- Demonstrated experience developing grant policies
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement procedures and policies
Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, and rewarding experience. Join us and become part of an enthusiastic, responsible team that delivers innovative solutions to our clients. We provide competitive compensation packages, attractive benefits, and great careers. Barrow Wise is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT are welcome to apply.
Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees. Barrow Wise will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients and persevere until the client is overjoyed.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
