Grants Manager (USAID) Full-Time

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services.  DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

DevTech is seeking a full-time Grants Manager for USAID’s Local Governance Strengthening (LOGOS) program in Mozambique. The Grants Manager will manage a grants team and administer grants and procurement processes related to subaward management. S/he will finalize and manage subawards and ensure that the implementing sub-partners are compliant with USAID policies and procedures. In addition, this role will work with program and M&E teams to ensure oversight during implementation and closeout. In addition, the Grants Manager will advise on contractual and grants matters, ensures quality control and compliance with USAID policies and procedures. Implements policies and risk management strategies.

The Grants Manager will advise staff on contractual and grant issues, donor compliance, and implementation of polices related to subaward management and risk mitigation in high risk settings.  The Grants Manager will be reporting to the DCOP and HO Finance Director while supervising other grants team members.

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree is preferred) in economics, business, public administration, economic development, or related field;
• Must have experience with collaborating with government officials, international donors, and the public sector in Mozambique;
• Must have experience with international development programs in Mozambique;
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a grant management role with donor-funded development programs;
• At least 5 years of professional experience working on or with donor-funded local governance, decentralization, policy development, or municipal service delivery projects required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a Mozambican or a holder of Mozambique Permanent Residency;
• Proficient in English and Portuguese;
• Must be a team player.

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.