Grants Officer 2 at RTI International

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitates capacity-building initiatives for grantees by collecting necessary paperwork for the purpose of monitoring technical and financial alignment.
• Assists in the preparation and documentation of the grants award cycle for grants, ensuring that the technical prerequisites required for capturing relevant information in the solicitation process are readily available.
• With the support from the Grants Manager monitor, upload and continuously update grantee information on the Grants Management System (GMS).
• Provides support to grantees in reviewing DA1 processing requirements and tracking foreign tax reporting.
• Supports the monitoring and regular verification of assets held by grantees.
• Aids in reviewing grantees' budgets for accuracy and reasonableness, ensuring that budgets are well-supported with precise budget narratives for onboarding purposes.
• Documents identified gaps during routine monthly and weekly monitoring to facilitate capacity-building efforts.
• Maintains a financial management filing system for SAF and GUC activities, including the accurate tracking of fund reimbursement, liquidations, and burn rates, and ensures there are no delays in fund disbursement.
• Collaborates with the Grants Manager to ensure that deliverables remain on schedule.
• Ensures that grantees comply with periodic requirements as per grant agreement clauses.
• Establishes sound mechanisms in accordance with RTI policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to facilitate grant fund disbursement and the justification of expenses.
• Analyzes grantees' funding requests and technical reports as needed.
• Provides support for day-to-day operational activities to ensure that the grants mechanism offers the necessary support to the project team.
• Work with project and grantee staff to ensure compliance with RTI and donor requirements.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

To be considered for this position with USAID WKSP, candidates should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience, Master's degree and 1 years experience in a Business-related field, Finance, or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) part II certification is an added advantage.
• Work experience in an organization related to donors or donor-funded projects.
• Experience with USAID or other international donor agency regulations required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, indicating a strong command of essential software for the role.
• Strong analytical and review skills, with a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to documenting review outcomes.