Strategic Activities Fund (SAF) Manager at Chemonics International

Responsibilities:

•     Review and edit Terms of Reference for technical activities to be funded by the SAF.
•     Identify potential SAF grantees and work with them to design and develop grant concepts and activities, through networking and outreach.
•     Assists, along with senior technical staff, which activities will be funded by the SAF.
•     Draft and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
•     Serve as main point of communication for both internal SACE staff from Abuja and the Niger Delta region, as well as beneficiaries, regarding all issues concerning the SAF.
•     Maintain a transparent and auditable filing system for SAF paperwork.
•     Train project staff on the purpose, policies, and procedures of the SAF.
•     Keep abreast of all USAID and internal contracting actions and policies that are relevant to the SAF.

Minimum Qualifications:

•     Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, required. Master’s degree preferred.
•     Three to five years demonstrated experience in contracting, budgeting, and administrative skills, and working with grants programs and subcontracts.
•     Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail.
•     Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with staff, implementing and cooperating partners, and relevant NGO5 and government agencies.
•     Demonstrated experience in grants management and budgeting, specifically in assuring procurement, disbursements, logistics, and programmatic aspects are implemented on time and according to approved specifications.

General Requirements

•     All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/ emails.