Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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About the Position
East Europe Foundation (EEF) is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to support the administration of EEF’s grants portfolio and short- and long-term contracts under EEF’s programs. The Grants and Contracts Specialist will work under the supervision of the Senior Finance and the Grants Manager.
Responsibilities
General
- Assist in the administration of EEF’s grants portfolio
- Maintain an orderly and complete filing system for all grant and contract files
- Maintain a grant and contract database
- Coordinate with the Finance Managers in preparing monthly/quarterly installment projections
- Prepare payment requests under the grant agreements
- Prepare grant and contract reports for EEF and donors, as requested
Grant Component
- Provide and assist in the administration of EEF grants portfolio: conduct pre-award due diligence, budget assessment, prepare the grant agreements, perform reports review, process grants payments, and complete the close-out procedures
- In coordination with Program staff, analyze grant narrative and financial reports to ensure compliance with EEF grantmaking policies and donor requirements
- Participate in negotiations with grantees, consult and advise on financial reporting and grant management issues
- Prepare grants payments and enter the information about grant expenses into EEF’s Accounting system
- Participate in site visits to grantees to evaluate the project progress and financial
Contract Component
- Draft or review the program-related contracts in coordination with EEF’s Program staff
- Provide risk management assessment concerning contractual issues
- Coordinate contract agreements, ensure implementation in line with the agreed schedule, and review financial reports where needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, law, economics, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum two years of relevant experience in grants and contract administration
- Understanding of the USAID contracts and grants management policies and procedures is desirable, but experience with other donor-funded projects will be accepted
- Knowledge of the FAA contracts and related procedures is desirable
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required
- Proficiency with the MS 365 suite of applications, including Excel, is a must; Knowledge of MS Project is desirable
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, prioritize, and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues, vendors, and partners
- Ukrainian and English writing and spoken proficiency are required
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a reputable organization
- Professional growth and development
About the Company
East Europe Foundation (EEF) is dedicated to supporting democratic development and civil society in Eastern Europe. We work to strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and foster economic development in the region.
Please send your CV and cover letter by August 11, 2022, to [email protected]. State the job title in the subject line of the email. No phone inquiries, please.