Contract & Sub-Contract Associate at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

Grants Management:

• Engaging with stakeholders to actively participate in writing grant proposals, responding to RFPs/FOAs, and completing application forms in Grants.gov and ASSIST applications.
• Offering timely and knowledgeable support in grants, contracts, and procurement for HQ departments and field offices.
• Assisting the Grants & Contracts Officer in implementing grants policies and effectively coordinating various grants activities.
• Compiling Monthly Spend plans, Work plans, and Burn-rate analyses.
• Preparing Budget submissions aligned with best financial practices and principles for Grant proposals.
• Managing the ECEWS Grants SharePoint interface, including template revisions and addition of resource materials as necessary.

Contracts:

• Drafting Consultants Contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and modifications, adhering ECEWS standards.
• Ensuring proper documentation, maintenance, and tracking of LOAs, MOUs, and Budgets.
• Addressing external auditors' requests related to SOPs, MOUs with funding partners, and Letters of Agreement with implementing partners.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience.
• Or M.Sc./MBA with 5-7 years relevant experience in an NGO setting.
• Relevant software skills to include spreadsheet and data base software and Management Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of donor (USAID, CDC, DFID, Global Fund) contract and grant agencies are required.
• Ability to interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures is required.