Senior Manager, Eurasia Grants

Position Title: Senior Manager, Eurasia Grants

Grade Level: 6 - Exempt

Reports to: Principal, Grants Administration

About NED

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) seeks to advance democracy and freedom. NED seeks to empower its partners to inform, organize and mobilize constituencies for political reforms as a means to build and sustain democracy.

At NED, you will join a team of committed individuals who are mission and values-driven. We are looking for individuals who will deliver their talents in support of our work. Our values include:

• Respect

• Empathy

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Excellence

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Eurasia Grants, is the first-level manager of the grants administration function for NED's Eurasia grant portfolio, supervising and mentoring a team of Grants Officers and Senior Grants Officers who have responsibility for cradle-to-grave management of an $18M portfolio of grants supporting a diverse range of activists in media, human rights, rule of law, conflict resolution, civic education, and other areas, including those in high risk and/or complex operating environments. The Senior Manager champions a culture of grantee-centric grants management, working closely with their peer colleagues in the regional grantmaking team to provide effective and collaborative due diligence and monitoring of grantees and programs. They embody and impart the ethos of "being better partners to our partners" with their leadership, management, and approach to grants administration, grant monitoring, and compliance.

This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

Management of Grants Administration Team

• Supervise the daily activities of assigned staff, including on-the-job training, setting priorities, quality control, workload management, and periodic performance reviews.

• Manage workflow across the team, ensuring that all grant agreements, amendments, and other grant actions are done effectively, efficiently, and consistent with department policies and procedures.

• Oversee recruitment for new team members, including review of applicants, interviews, and recommendation of candidates.

• Mentor staff in ensuring grantee support and compliance with legal and federal grant requirements, providing appropriate guidance on interpreting US Government rules and regulations and Endowment policies and procedures.

• Resolve findings of grantee audits and other internal control and financial monitoring.

• Manage a portion of a country/regional grant portfolio (as needed to equalize workload of lower-level staff).

• Coordinate with peer colleagues across regions to share experiences and ensure consistency of approach.

Leadership and Innovation

• Troubleshoot and serve as problem-solving resource for grantmaking staff and partners across functions for country/region.

• Find creative solutions to complex problems related to work processes, grantee operating environments, and/or emerging operating challenges in the region.

• Participate in institutional process improvement and streamlining efforts, supporting implementation and change management across the team.

• Develop and deliver training for grantmaking staff.

• Represent NED at conferences and other related events, including efforts to develop and increase collaboration on specific grants management topics or country-specific issues.

• Occasional travel to deepen understanding of grantee experience; monitor grantee compliance; educate grantees on NED procedures and grants administration; and orient junior staff to field work.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies

• Strong management and leadership skills including organization, planning, time and project management skills, as well as the ability to oversee effective workflow process and procedures.

• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff, including monitoring workloads, quality assurance, setting goals, performance evaluations, and personnel issues.

• Solid judgment in recommendations for hiring decisions.

• Ability to analyze abstract ideas, assess alternative approaches and then to develop and implement an appropriate course of action.

• Tolerance for ambiguity, a curiosity to innovate, and a mindset flexible for change.

• Ability to interact effectively with many diverse individuals across various departments.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

• Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.

• Ability to travel internationally on an occasional basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience with grant management, with emphasis on international programs.

• 5 years of working with federally funded grant awards.

• Thorough knowledge and experience in the rules, regulations and procedures of US Government grants including 2 CFR 200.

• Demonstrated experience managing a team.

• Proven experience with Microsoft Office and grant management software (Salesforce platform experience preferred).

• Russian language proficiency required.

• Experience with digital currency and AI for process streamlining desired.

• Familiarity with international activities/issues relevant to NED's operating environment.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Alignment with NED's Core Values, cited above.

Talent in Action

Consistent with NED's talent statement, and grounded in our values, the successful individual in this role will demonstrate the following competencies in the delivery of their work while supporting NED's efforts to advance democratic change.

• Purpose-Driven

• Reliable

• Expertise

• Respectful collaboration

• Curiosity

• Results-oriented

• An optimistic mindset

NED Total Compensation

The anticipated compensation for this position is $85,250 to $153,750 USD.

The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual's professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are based on the aforementioned circumstances.

NED also offers a generous benefits package that demonstrates NED's commitment to health and well-being.

To Apply

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, one of which should be a supervisor. Please, no phone calls. For more information, please visit our website at or email .

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.