Grants Manager:

Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s legacy in international development, seeks an experienced Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded project. The goal of the project will be to increase Lebanon’s stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion.
Location: Lebanon
Responsibilities:

Liaise with identified grantees and communities within the area of responsibility to assist Program Development Officers with the development and implementation of projects; develop and maintain friendly, open, and professional relationships with local counterparts, beneficiaries, contractors, suppliers, other international organizations as well as local and national authorities
Support Program Development Officer drafting of grant proposals and other related documents to be submitted for approval by management and ensure necessary feasibility studies, market analysis, and socio-economic assessments meet guidelines for resource support; monitor proper implementation of approved grants
Ensure the use of Environmental Screening and Reporting Form (ESRF) procedures for all grant activities
Work closely and collaboratively with the Procurement Manager and Procurement Specialist to ensure that materials and equipment are delivered and training for their proper use is conducted and serve as a resource to the grantee throughout the implementation process to provide necessary support
 Maintain accurate and timely program and grant documentation in electronic, hard copy, and back-up copies, including ensuring that completed grants are closed in a timely way and according to deadlines
Support the maintenance of data quality in the Activity Database, promoting the accuracy, consistency, completeness, and currency of activity data.
Actively contribute to information sharing within the Lebanon Project
Perform other tasks as requested by the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party

 
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS

Good command of English, Arabic, and/or French both written and verbal
Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, analytical, and writing skills;
Experience in project implementation and program reporting.
University degree;
Ability to assist with implementation of program initiatives;
Stamina, determination, commitment, and adaptability in the workplace;
Strong and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Willingness to work early mornings, late nights, and some weekends.

 
This is a contingent position based on funding from the customer.