Appel à candidature : Bioversity International recrute un(e) Analyste des subventions et des investissements de contrepartie à Lilongwe, Malawi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking a Grants and Matching Investment Analyst. The GMIA Analyst will be expected to support the Activity’s partners and sub-grantees working in the area of grants and co-financing for the Business Acceleration for Youth Activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate with the Project Analysis and Support (PLANS) team and Grants Management Unit within (GMU) ABC.
  • Assesses and reviews grant and or co-financing facility requests for completeness.
  • Advises applicants on ways to improve their requests/expenditure plans.
  • Periodically reviews Activity Participant budgets.
  • Formulates recommendations to BA4Y and the Activity’s co-financing partners to improve grant and co-financing performance.
  • Tracks co-financing facility payments and keeps accurate record of payments.
  • Perform due diligence throughout the grant facility term to ensure that funds are spent appropriately and in line with approved plans.
  • Perform due diligence jointly with co-financing partners throughout the co-financing facility term to ensure that funds are spent appropriately.
  • Review tranche cycle reports from co-financing/grant beneficiaries on co-financing/grant facility expenditures.
  • Make amendments to the financing schedule or tranches based on the reports.
  • Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with co-finance/grant-funded businesses.
  • Maintain records of all disbursements to Activity participants (e.g. proof of EFT’s) and maintain records for all co-financing/grant facility related activities.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party and/or the Managing Director for Africa.

Requirements

  • Strong language skills in English and Chichewa.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, accountancy, marketing, business administration, or related fields.
  • At least five years of progressive management experience in grant and co-finance management.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, involving multiple internal and external partners.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design of grants and co-financing activities.
  • Strong English writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Malawi’s private sector landscape.
  • Familiarity with Malawi’s finance sector in regard to M/SMEs.
  • Excellent analytical, synthesis and facilitation skills.
  • Excellent working knowledge of software packages covering; word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and web-based meeting/conferencing applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and produce completed products on time.
  • Self-motivated and excellent interpersonal and team skills and the ability to work with colleagues from diverse cultures.
  • Excellent knowledge and practical experience on sub – grant monitoring and management for USAID funded            Activities. Considered essential.

Application process

Applications closing date: 24th March 2023