Director of Grants and Contracts

PACT IS HIRING

Pact , a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is implementing a USAID-funded project, Sajhedari Bikaas, aimed at strengthening communities in the Mid- and Far-West Regions of Nepal. Pact is looking for a highly competent Nepali citizen (CCN) for the following position.

Director of Grants and Contracts, Sajhedari Bikaas

The Director of Grants and Contracts is responsible for all aspects of grant and sub-contract management in accordance with Pact and USAID guidelines with special emphasis on grants under contracts. This requires close collaboration with Pact headquarters and periodic review of policies and regulations to ensure that they continue to reflect the current donor environment, regulations, and practices.The incumbent will manage agreements with international, national, and district-based partners, including periodic travel to project areas. The Director of Grants and Contracts reports to the Operations Manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Grants and Contracts Unit, which consists of the unit manager, a compliance officer, and three additional support staff based in both Nepalgunj and Dhangadi.
• Oversee the award of full-cycle grants management activities, including solicitation, pre-award assessments, negotiation of awards, modification of awards, monitoring awards, and close-out procedures.
• Oversee the daily administration of sub-contracts and consultant agreements and any subsequent modifications. Work closely with partners to monitor sub-contract and consultant performance and reporting compliance.
• Work closely with partners to monitor grantee performance and reporting compliance.
• Provide guidance on compliance issues that arise during grant and sub-contract program implementation. Assist with the resolution of disputes.
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation for program staff, grantees, and sub-contractors.
• Ensure that partners receive timely, consistent, and ongoing capacity training on compliancy issues.
• Ensure the G&C unit performs regular expenditure reviews of invoices, projections, and financial reporting.
• Ensure that all contractually-defined reports are delivered in a timely manner.
• Oversee and ensure that both Pact and partners remain compliant with the terms and conditions under awards.
• Oversee close out of awards, including:review of final award inventories, review of final financial reports including the final advance reconciliation, ensure all performance and reporting actions are completed, and prepare property dispositions under contracts and grants received by Pact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent work experience or certificate training) in accounting, finance, contract/grants management, business administration, law, or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in grants/contracts management experience required
• Experience in US Government contracts/grants financial management with firm knowledge of US Government regulations strongly preferred
• Understanding of local contract, procurement, and labor law
• Experience working under USAID contracts as well as issuing grants in accordance with ADS 303
• Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written
• Nepali citizen

Preference for:

• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically on short notice
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity

Candidates who have previously applied do not need to reapply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to PactNepalRecruit@pactworld.org . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Phone calls will not be accepted .

Women and persons from marginalized and disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply.