Liberia: Grants Manager

Title: Grants Manager
Reports To:Director, Partnerships and Policy
Location: Liberia

Organizational Profile:
Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, MA, whose mission is to provide quality health care for the poor and marginalized in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Dominican Republic, and Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of it, to serve as an antidote to despair, and inspire others to do the same.

This is an exciting time for PIH. We are taking on immense challenges, and a newfound visibility has brought the opportunity to influence great change on the global stage. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Position Overview:

Partners In Health is leading an effort to combat the Ebola outbreak and rebuild health systems in West Africa, working alongside an outstanding grassroots organization—Last Mile Health in Liberia. Together we are working to train health workers, identify sick patients, and deliver quality care. As the epidemic advances, we need support to provide comprehensive prevention, care, and treatment. PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Liberia, and to work in concert with our partner organizations’ community and health center efforts.

The Grants Manager serves as the primary point person for the post-award management of public sector grants. Working together with the partnerships and policy, finance, and program teams, s/he proactively leads management of the grant and ensures overall strategic focus, management effectiveness, financial probity, and compliance to all grant-funded program activities. S/he will report to the Director of Partnerships and Policy.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Liberia and Boston staff in finance, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and program management to ensure full procedural compliance with grant agreements.
• Help set relevant systems for grants management and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Work with the Director of Partnerships and Policy and the Director of Compliance and Grant Management in Boston to serve as a resource on grant compliance and interpretation of all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Interpret applicable regulations and translate into operational policies as needed.
• Work with PIH’s Boston development team to develop and carry out robust stewardship and communication plans for the funder.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and initiate or recommend corrective action.
• Work with the partnerships and policy and finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, efficient, and transparent processes for the entire grant life cycle.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping that is aligned with donor preferences, expectations, and requirements.
• Oversee the financial/administrative aspects of the project including monitoring the budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, in public health, development studies, social/medical sciences, or management
• A minimum of five years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years of experience in grants management or administration. Some international field experience is strongly desired.
• Core competence in international development, including project management and public health.
• Strong familiarity with public sector funding agency compliance and grant requirements.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and interpersonal communication, and presentation skills including excellent writing skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills as well as creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to live in Liberia full-time.

Applications accepted through our website.