Grants & Procurement Officer at RTI – RTI International: (Deadline Ongoing)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 upcoming program will be based in Rwanda.
Position Description
RTI is hiring a Grants and Procurement Officer on the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Uhanga Akazi (KUA) Activity. The Grants and Procurement Officer will provide technical assistance, support and review all grants and procurement procedures on the activity. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Grants Manager.
Responsibilities of the Grants and Procurement Officer include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Grants Manager to administer the Rwanda E&E Grants Fund through day-to-day monitoring of all grant activities from fund set-up to closeout.
- Implements grants and procurement processes in a timely manner and recommends any process improvements to the Grants Manager and Finance and Administration Manager.
- Ensure all grants are administered in compliance with USAID policies and procedures, KUA contract requirements, RTI policies, and other regulations.
- Ensure timely communication with potential grantees and suppliers with a customer service-focus.
- Maintain all grants and procurement files and ensure audit trail for all necessary grant and procurement documentation.
- Ensure timely financial disbursements and compliance with grants financial management policies, monitor all grant expenses, and provide regular updates on grant status.
- Support the Grants Manager to provide technical assistance as required to build capacity of local partners, grantees and project staff in grants management and procurement.
- Manage and track the procurement goods and services for the project and grantees in compliance with approved procurement plans to ensure best value and within required lead times for a variety of requirements in Rwanda. Obtains technical input on specifications, costs, and quality.
- Effectively negotiate with suppliers on a wide variety of commodities (e.g., agricultural technologies, office equipment, vehicles) and services for the best overall value to the project and to manage the project’s procurement budget.
- Ensure the timely and documented delivery of any goods or services.
- Provide leadership of overall property management and inventory control, reports, custody control documents, reconciliations for both expendables and non-expendables according to USAID rules and regulations. Conduct regular reviews of project and grantee inventories and work with the home office on property disposition.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field with 3 years of experience; or bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields with 6 years of experience.
- Working knowledge of USAID grants management and procurement procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Strong oral/written communication skills in English and ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels internally and externally, with customer-focused support.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
- Working knowledge in MS Office applications.
- Familiarity with automated accounting systems such as QuickBooks is preferred.
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