Organization Overview

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. RTI’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group (IDG) brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. Within SG&R, the Global Food Security and Agriculture team is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe.

Project Description

The purpose of the recently-awarded Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Uhanga Akazi (KUA) Activity is to address the problem of insufficient employment opportunities and limited entrepreneurial success for Rwandans. KUA will facilitate capacity development for Rwandans – particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities – in key technical and soft skills required to participate in a modern workforce and will catalyze new entry and growth of inclusive enterprises. The program will be based in Rwanda.

Position Description

RTI is hiring a Grants Manager on the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Uhanga Akazi (KUA) Activity. The Grants Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision, guidance, and monitoring of all grant funds and activities. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Finance and Administration Manager.

Responsibilities of the Grants Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and monitoring of all grant funds and activities from set-up to closeout.
• Proactively leads grants management to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete, and all processes are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure all grants are administered in compliance with USAID policies and procedures, KUA contract requirements, RTI policies, and other regulations.
• Oversee grants management process & subcontracts for local organizations, including grant proposal tracking, review, and approval process.
• Ensure timely communication with potential applicants with a customer service-focus;
• Maintain financial management files for grants and ensure audit trail for all necessary grant documentation.
• Ensure timely financial disbursements and compliance with grants financial management policies, monitor all grant expenses, and provide regular updates on grant status.
• Oversee the project grants calendar and ensure that internal and external meetings, debriefs, and conferences are scheduled in advance and are communicated to applicants and grantees.
• Oversee the procurement of in-kind goods and services to be granted to project beneficiaries, obtaining technical input on specifications, costs and quality. Ensure the timely and documented delivery of any in-kind good or services to beneficiaries.
• Monitor USAID ADS 303 and make recommendations for changes to the grants manual; keep the grants manual up to date with all current templates
• Maintain grant trackers for the pipeline and payment projections for grant management and fund disbursements; ensure trackers are update and accurate on a weekly basis.
• Write sections of USAID performance reports and work plans related to the grants (on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis).
• Support internal training programs for project staff by identifying specific needs and preparing training materials
• Provide technical assistance as required to build capacity of local partners & grantees in grants management.