Job description

AMA Consulting is a small 8(a), Woman-Owned federal contracting firm that provides professional and IT services to federal agencies. AMA is a small firm that has a reputation for stellar performance in agencies. Our values are Excellence, Diligence, Integrity, and Compassion. AMA is a great place to work, with phenomenal benefits and a commitment to developing its people.

Job Duties

• Review the Program Grant Guidelines (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 Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and government-wide administrative requirements, policies, regulations, and statutes.
• Provide strategic advice and hands-on support to members of the Program Acquisition and Assistance (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 Millennium Challenge Accounts (MCA)s and their grantees.
• Develop tools and templates for the Grants Toolkit.
• Review implementation in Millennium Challenge Accounts 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

The Consultant shall respond and report to the MCC COR/PM on a variety of activities and deliverables related to Grant activities and other such matters that may be needed for any specific task.

MCAs are located in multiple countries, including but not limited to Senegal, Mozambique, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Kosovo, Lesotho, Indonesia, and Zambia.

Minimum 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.

Other requirements:
International travel will be required. MCC estimates the consultant to travel at least two to three (2-3) times per year. Each travel is expected to have a duration of six (6) to ten (10) working days. The class of travel (economy or business) will depend upon MCC's travel policies.

Position Type: Full Time

Location:

• Remote and travel

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Accrued sick leave
• Long term disability
• Short term disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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