Grants Officer

Objective

The Grants Officer will support the Director, Livelihoods in managing grant disbursements in line with Company and USAID policies to ensure efficient support of core programs. S/he will execute the full cycle of LIFE grants, from grantee application to selection, disbursement and close out.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with Palladium’s modified, USAID-approved Grants Under Contract manual and relevant policies, assure compliance with GUC process.
• Support the issuance of Expressions of Interest, and help grantees finalize scopes of work and budgets.
• Supports Technical Grants Review Committee to ensure GUCs meet selection criteria for youth, women, and disability inclusion.
• Coordinate grant procurements and negotiate with grantees.
• Coordinate training of grantee organizations to ensure compliance with USAID rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Monitors grantee financial and compliance reporting, ensuring on-time invoicing and that cost-share requirements are met.
• Support pre-award capacity assessments.
• Provide vetting and due diligence support.
• In conjunction with the Field Coordinators, maintain tracking data and files related to management of existing grants and grant reporting.
• Maintain efficient tracking and filing system. Review and propose measures to enhance management functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting

The Grants Officer will report to LIFE’s Director, Livelihoods.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or any other relevant field, or bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field
• Experience with USAID grants management highly preferred
• Prior experience in Lebanon required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with limited guidance
• Fluency in English required

This is a local non-expat position. Only Lebanese nationals or those authorized to work in Lebanon will be considered.