Senior Grants and Compliance Manager, Civic Participation Pr

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza for over 50 years. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of humanitarian assistance, civil society, youth development, education, and peace & justice.

Position Title: Senior Grants and Compliance Manager, Civic Participation Program
Reports To: Chief of Party, Civic Participation Program

Note:
This position is dependent upon funding as well as the donor’s approval of the proposed Senior Grants and Compliance Manager. The applicant must be willing to commit to an assignment of no less than three years.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Senior Grants and Compliance Manager (SG&CM) is
responsible responsibilities to ensure an efficient, forward-looking, legal, and secure operating environment for grant component of the Civil Participation Program (CPP). Most importantly, the G&CM must ensure compliance to policies, procedures, USG & local government requirements. Special responsibility of G&CM is to ensure granting mechanism are properly managed and all regulations/requirements applicable to those funds are fully complied.

Qualifications and Skills
1-University degree in international development, business administration, social science or experience in related fields.
2-At least 8 years work experience in administrating small grants in international development program, including grant designs, negotiations, and administration of similar civil society grants.
3-Proven knowledge and experience administering large scale USG grants.
4-Knowledge of the Middle East region and particularly of the West Bank and Gaza.
5-Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic; excellent written and oral communication skills.
6-Thorough knowledge of and experience regarding grant administration, contracting and procurement regulations is strongly desired.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] and indicate the position title to which they are applying within the subject line (i.e. Senior Grants and Compliance Manager, Civic Participation Program) no later than May 16, 2010.