Abt Associates (Abt) Announces New Vacancy

November 9th, 2022 at 06:49 am

Abt Associates (Abt) Announces New Vacancy

Job Title: Grants Assistant

Organization Overview: 

Abt Associates (Abt) is a mission-driven global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation in the fields of international development, health, and social and environmental policy. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators.

The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries. Serving both the public and private sectors, Abt supports participatory governance processes that empower citizens and promote accountability and transparency across sectors.

Our impact is felt in responsive and inclusive institutions, empowered communities, equitable access to public services, improved mobilization and management of financial resources, and enhanced enabling environments for economic growth and opportunity.

Opportunity: 

Abt Associates is currently seeking a qualified Grants Assistant for the Resilience in Northern Ghana Systems Strengthening (RING II Systems Strengthening) activity. This activity focuses on enhancing the ability of all stakeholders to address poor nutrition and weak resilience in northern Ghana. RING II Systems Strengthening will result in sustained improvements in the delivery of local services to achieve measurable improvements in the nutrition and resilience of an estimated 85,000 reproductive-aged women and children under five years old.

The Grants Assistant will be based in Tamale, Ghana where they will work under direct supervision of the Grants Manager.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Firstly, Supports the Grants Manager as they oversee grants administration, compliance, and implementation procedures as documented in USAID ADS 302 & 303 and the approved Grants Manual and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Secondly, Reviews grants manual and related program documents as required.
• Thirdly, Supports the development of grants solicitations and advertisements.
• Moreover, Ensures detailed tracking of verification of deliverables, award funding balances, voucher, payment, reconciliation status, and other pertinent information.
• Additionally, Provides reports and updates on grant status to activity leadership as requested.
• Then, Performs general clerical duties, to include but not be limited to photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and mailing.
• Finally, Assists the Grants Manager in working with grantees to prepare and complete their budgets during the application process to ensure compliance with USAID and Abt financial rules and regulations.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, economics, and/or other relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant, practical experience working with USAID grants, monitoring of grantees and award administration and management.
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects or other international donors.
• Sound knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and procedures related to grants.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in handling all assigned tasks.
• Skills with Quicken, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as electronic communications programs, required.
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills.
• Verbal and written fluency in English required.
• Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for this Abt Associates (Abt) New Vacancy

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Closing Date : 17th November, 2022

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