Deputy Director, Contracts & Grants

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Contracts & Grants  in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Director, Contracts and Grants for the Five year 200 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government’s (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organizations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components–Grant Award and Management; Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organizations; and Capacity development assistance to the SAG Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  Director for Grants and Contracts Administration will be primarily responsible for managing the administration of subagreements with key partners and sub-grants to South African organizations, ensuring full compliance with USAID rules and regulations. The Director will provide guidance on contract interpretation, ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and FHI 360 policies and procedures, and work in partnership with project and enterprise services staff to successfully achieve project goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and standardize procedures for efficient sub-award management, including gaining approval from USAID for an FHI 360 grants manual and standard SOPs
• Manage a team of contract managers and officers, including organizing logistical flow of grant implementation and ensuring smooth implementation
• Review sub-grant proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, approve and issue sub-agreements
• Advise the Project Director on matters of concern and elements of risk that can be detrimental to successful project performance
• Ensure that all grant reporting, deliverables, and related financial/technical documentation are updated and complete
• Liaise with USAID and FHI 360 staff to ensure efficient sub-award management
• Collaborate with the Finance and Operations Team in the preparation of grant reviews and post-review findings that implicate grants management and compliance.
• Administer sub-contracts and subagreement so approvals extensions, modifications and amendments, supplemental funding requests, close-outs and other actions are handled promptly.
• Train other staff in standardized procedures for efficient sub-award management.
• Participates in project start-up, implementation, and close-out procedures ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of the contractual agreement and USG policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in business or related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in a grants management, contracting position in a USAID-funded project
• Advanced knowledge of USG, specifically USAID, rule and regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Capable of working in both direct and matrixed reporting relationships, on multiple assignments simultaneously and fairly independently;
• Strong problem solving, organizational skills, multitasking and time management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines.

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.