Job description

The MainSite Group Corporation is seeking a Grant Consultant to join a growing team. The Grant Consultant will facilitate numerous grant applications, trainings and audits for client projects.

This position is a CONTRACT

U.S. Citizenship Required

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 5 years of Grant-related experience as described below. Or

Master's degree from an accredited university and 3 years of Grant-related experience as described below.

2. Grant-related experience: Demonstrated experience implementing or managing multi-million-dollar Grant Programs in developing countries, working with organizations such as USAID, the U.S. Department of State, other U.S. Government agencies, private foundations, or other donor agencies. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience in writing and editing documents, such as guidance documents, procedures, or policies.

Additional Qualifications:

1. Experience in developing Grant policies is preferred.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of procurement procedures and policies is preferred.

Duties and Tasks

International travel will be required.

The Grants Consultant will assist the PAA Practice Lead Sector Director (PLSD/Contract Officer's Representative (COR) or

delegate (Project Monitor [PM]) and will provide the following advisory services:

• Review the PGG to incorporate best practices in grant making and other assistance instruments in the marketplace, comparing it with international donors such as USAID and World Bank and assist with updating the PGG as required.
• Assist leadership in the development of grants management policies and operating guidelines including conducting research.
• Assist leadership in ensuring compliance with MCC and government-wide administrative requirements, policies, regulations, and statutes.
• Provide strategic advice and hands-on support to members of the PAA Practice Group on all matters related to grants issued under a Compact or Threshold program, including the development of the grant policies, operational guidance and templates, training material, and supervision of Grant Programs.
• Develop and conduct Grant trainings for MCAs and their grantees.
• Develop tools and templates for the Grants Toolkit.
• Review implementation in MCA countries of the following Grant policies and tools for MCC and advise on improvements:
• Guidance notes on various Grants topics;
• Template Grant Agreements and other related documents;
• Budget preparation templates for grantees;
• Revisions to MCA's operations procedures to include Grants processes;
• Grants implementation monitoring and closeout processes;
• Grants Operation Manual for MCAs;
• Training programs and support for MCAs to implement Grant processes;
• Perform any other Grants related activity as instructed by the COR/PM

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote

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