Avis de recrutement : Winrock recherche un(e) Directeur associé(e), gestion des adjudications (contrats et subventions) basé aux Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES  

Major Responsibilities

  • Provides contractual support and guidance globally on donor and Winrock rules and regulations, prime and sub awards, consultant management and sub-contracts. 
  • Assigns project portfolios and promotes client focused approach in the provision of services provided by AM team.  
  • Recommends and implements improvements to award related workflows and develops and systems to strengthen overall compliance with award terms and conditions, regulations and Winrock policies.  
  • Identifies projects that have challenges in issuing and managing contracts and grants provides remote and on-site AM support focused on building the capacity of field staff. 
  • Provides guidance and trainings in response to identified needs to ensure award functions are implemented consistently across the global organization. Develops and delivers training, tools, and other guidance documents. 
  • Coordinates with program staff to develop, analyze, revise, amend, review and support awards.  
  • Participates in negotiations with donors to represent Winrock contractual interests. 
  • Provides guidance on the most appropriate mechanisms to achieve project objectives when issuing grants and contracts 
  • Takes the lead in addressing contractual disputes, recommends possible courses of action and works with relevant staff to ensure resolution of all outstanding issues.   
  • Approves contractual documents in according with Winrock’s schedule of delegations of authority. 
  • Remains current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education, and provides training and refresher sessions on pertinent topics. 
  • Maintains high ethical standards of integrity and respects confidentiality in representing Winrock International. 
  • Works to identify areas for improving knowledge management, sharing tools and improving field focus for awards management.  
  • Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration required. Masters or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience:  

  • A minimum of 9 years of experience in an international development organization working in contract, grant, and awards management. A minimum of 5 of those years at the senior level with supervisory experience. 
  • Extensive experience in working with USAID funded contracts and grants, must also have some experience with other USG agency funding including USDA and DOL. 
  • In-depth knowledge of US Government contract and grant rules and regulations. 
  • Previous training development and delivery experience required. 
  • Knowledge of international/multilateral donor requirements, such as those for World Bank, Asia Development Bank preferred. 
  • Experience working with international development organizations in a headquarters or field environment required. 

Computer/Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).  

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills including writing, editing, and proof-reading required. Strong attention to detail. 

Language: Proficiency in English required. Secondary language in French, Spanish, or Portuguese preferred.

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Apply before 31 March 2023