Grants and Contracts Surge Support Consultancy

Grants and Contracts Surge Support Consultancy

Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (IESC) is a leading U.S. nonprofit organization that catalyzes private sector growth and creates economic opportunity for people and communities across the economically developing world. Since our founding in 1964, we have delivered lasting solutions across 139 countries.

IESC is a valued partner to people and communities throughout the economically developing world. We share proven business skills and experience with entrepreneurs, jobseekers, businesses, farmers, cooperatives, and governments. We also offer resources—human, technological, financial—that sustainably build capacity and empower communities. Our long legacy of strengthening developing economies is matched by our vision for the next generation: a world with economic opportunity for all, where people and communities thrive.

Our major funders today are the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), among others.

The IESC Global Awards Department oversees donor-funded awards administration, the contracts, grants, and subagreements under those awards, and ethics surrounding IESC’s work, all within the context of public law and regulation.

IESC seeks consultants to provide surge support within the Global Awards department in the management and administration of its donor-funded contracts, grants and subagreements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, Global Awards:

· Prepare and negotiate contracts (service contracts, purchase orders, consulting agreements, associated modifications) Perform and manage all contract administration and contract management functions as assigned, including reviewing and editing, as required, requests that are submitted for Associate Vice President, Global Awards signature.

· Prepare and negotiate sub-awards (subagreements, grants, grants under contract, associated modifications) to be made by IESC to sub-recipients and grantees, both from the Home Office and overseas program offices.

· Review overseas program office grant and grant under contract packages, including grantee budgets and cost support documentation.

· Review and analyze budgets of medium to high complexity.

· Other related tasks as mutually agreed.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience.

· Minimum 5 years of direct experience in U.S. government contracts and grants.

· Knowledge of applicable federal government regulations including 2 CFR 200.

· Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and AIDAR preferred.

· Experience with USAID grants and/or contracts required.

· Strong interpersonal skills

IESC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce in which all applicants and employees receive equal treatment regardless of their personal characteristics. IESC is committed to providing employment opportunities for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

At IESC, we value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We also encourage individuals who meet some but not all of the criteria and share IESC’s vision of creating economic opportunity through private sector growth to apply.