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Grants Administrator, Asia (Job #1423)

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Company/Organization: National Endowment for Democrracy

Description:

The Grants Administrator, Asia works under the supervision of the Manager, Grants Administration-Asia & Latin America. This position provides hands-on (cradle-to-grave) management of an assigned grant portfolio, working closely with colleagues to provide effective and collaborative due diligence and oversight of grant programs.

The mission of the Grants Administration department is to provide effective and efficient grants management, guiding grantees through the grant lifecycle to support their successful implementation of projects, in support of NED’s mission. The department strives to promote consistent implementation of policy and procedure, flexibility, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration in the administration of NED’s grantmaking program.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in proposal review and risk assessment processes, providing input into the assessment of the eligibility and grants administration capacity of prospective grantees.
• Analyze proposal budgets for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Draft new grant agreements and amendments.
• Ensure the smooth management of grants portfolio, including timely payments, quick response to grantee inquiries, and efficient problem-solving.
• Maintain an up-to-date grant portfolio, sending all reminders, follow-ups, and closeouts.
• Approve grantee financial reports, payment requests, and conduct resolution of invoice review findings.
• Facilitate grantees’ understanding of grant, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ensure that grants awarded are in compliance with US Government or other donor regulations and/or other special requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (international studies, relevant area studies, nonprofit administration, etc.).
• At least two years of experience in a nonprofit organization or foundation with emphasis on grants and/or contract administration.
• Familiarity with Federal grant regulations and international activities/issues relevant to NED’s operational environment.
• Familiarity with or interest in Asia, particularly South East Asia.
• Professional competency in an Asian language useful, but not required.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task, set priorities, and organize time efficiently.
• Strong ability to be a team player and self-starter, comfortable in a supporting role, working independently, and in a multicultural environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; knowledge of MicroEdge Gifts or other relational database helpful.
• Ability to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Paid Internship Info:

0.00

End Date:

08/01/2014,



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