Vacancy Announcement – PACT Ethiopia
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Pact is a nonprofit organization founded in 1971 that works in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those challenged by poverty and marginalization. They aim to create sustainable and resilient communities where everyone owns their future by building systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments. Pact is a global leader in international development with expertise in areas such as public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, and microfinance. Their unique integrated approach focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.
PACT Ethiopia would like to invite qualified and interested job seekers to apply for the following position.
Position 1: Subcontracts Officer, Ethiopia Sustainable Peace Activity
Position Purpose
Pact seeks a Subcontracts Officer for the USAID/Ethiopia Sustainable Peace Activity (SP). SP will create a platform where USAID/Ethiopia can assist Ethiopian stakeholders to demonstrate greater resilience to prevent and respond to destabilizing manifestations of conflict. SP will seek to strengthen legitimate structures and processes – including local peacebuilding councils – to effectively and nonviolently manage national, regional, and local level conflict issues; and expand collective awareness, access, and willingness of Ethiopians to utilize nonviolent systems to address grievances and mediate interests without violence.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Grants and Contracts Manager (G&CM), the Subcontract Officer will be responsible for the administration and management of subcontracts. This includes oversight of the subcontracts to ensure compliance with subcontract terms and conditions. They will work closely with the G&CM, project staff, and the Grants and Contracts Department in DC.
The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below:
- Maintain subcontract documents in compliance with funder requirements and Pact policy and procedures, using Pact standard templates and working closely
- Actively assist in the full cycle of subcontract activities, from solicitation through selection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout.
- Utilize Pact’s online management system (Salesforce) and accounting system for subcontract issuance and management. Ensure that all required documentation is available and stored as per Pact policy.
- Draft subcontracts and modifications in coordination with the technical team and under the supervision of the G&CM and making sure that the drafts are compliant with Pact’s and the funder’s policies
- Actively monitor activities and finances of subcontractor to ensure subcontractor uses the funds for authorized purposes, in accordance with the subcontract terms and conditions, and achieves stated goals.
- Assist in and arrange regular trainings of subcontractors with support from the G&CM
- Maintain office systems for subcontract administration and provide regular reports to Pact headquarters or the funder as required.
- Assist in closeout of awards, including preparation of final inventories, property disposition, etc.
- Work with G&CM to ensure that subcontract activities and implementations are in compliance with donor requirements.
Office Location: Ethiopia
Supervisor Title: Chief of Party
New or Replacement: New Position
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least four years’ experience working in international development, preferably democracy and governance activities.
- At least two years’ experience with USAID contracts, specifically with management and/or administration of subcontracts
- Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and policies, particularly subcontract requirements.
- Experience working on US Government funded Contracts which have been subject to the following: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), 22 CFR 228 Source and Nationality requirements, Cost Principles in 2 CFR 200 or FAR Part 31, and USG Single Audit Requirements (formerly “A-122” audits).
- Fluency in English
- Ability to travel within Ethiopia
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience managing grants, contracts or other mechanisms that allow projects to seamlessly change course in response to new information
- Experience with accounting software such as Serenic, Navigator, ERPs, ACCPAC, or others.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: December 20, 2023
Position 2: – Grants & Contracts Manager, Ethiopia Sustainable Peace Activity
Position Purpose
Pact seeks an experienced Grants and Contracts Manager for the USAID/Ethiopia Sustainable Peace Activity (SP). SP will create a platform where USAID/Ethiopia can assist Ethiopian stakeholders to demonstrate greater resilience to prevent and respond to destabilizing manifestations of conflict. SPA will seek to strengthen legitimate structures and processes – including local peacebuilding councils – to effectively and nonviolently manage national, regional, and local level conflict issues; and expand collective awareness, access, and willingness of Ethiopians to utilize nonviolent systems to address grievances and mediate interests without violence.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the Grants and Contracts Manager (G&CM) will provide oversight to the subcontracts, grants, and compliance functions for SP, a USAID funded Contract. The G&CM oversees the subcontracts and grants under contract (GUCs) issued under the contract and provides overall contract compliance support. They are responsible for training and mentoring staff on policies and procedures, donor regulations, and best practices, as well as working closely with the COP, Finance Manager, and Pact DC to ensure compliance with all donor regulations and effective and proactive management.
The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below:
- Oversee and manage the overall compliance of the SP Contract against USAID and Pact regulations and requirements.
- Oversee management of sub-contracts and Grants under Contract (GUCs).
- Ensure funds expended are compliant with US government regulations and Pact policies, including but not limited to training staff on contract requirements and ensuring prior approvals are obtained.
- Lead and oversee the development, management and complete life cycle of a variety of possible procurement mechanisms, including but not limited, sub-contracts, and/or GUCs.
- Mentor and supervise grant, subcontract, and procurement staff engaged in the activities noted here.
- Responsible for implementing the project’s small business goals (including engaging small businesses and tracking progress) and submitting required reports
Office Location: Ethiopia
Supervisor Title: Chief of Party
New or Replacement: New Position
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 1 year of management experience
- At least five years’ experience working in international development, preferably democracy and governance activities.
- At least four years’ experience with USAID contracts, specifically with management and/or administration of sub-contracts and GUCs.
- Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and policies, particularly subcontract requirements.
- Experience managing compliance requirements for US Government funded Contracts which have been subject to the following: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), 22 CFR 228 Source and Nationality requirements, Cost Principles in 2 CFR 200 or FAR Part 31, and USG Single Audit Requirements (formerly “A-122” audits).
- Experience working with Ethiopian civil society organizations.
- Fluency in English
- Ability to travel within Ethiopia
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience managing grants, contracts or other mechanisms that allow projects to seamlessly change course in response to new information
- Experience with accounting software such as Serenic, Navigator, ERPs, ACCPAC, or others.
- Ethiopian nationals are encouraged to apply.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: December 27, 2023
How to Apply
Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to send their application letter and CV to sdadi@pactworld.org or Pact Ethiopia Office Address indicating Grant and Contracts Manager.
Please note:
Clearly state why you qualify for the position in your application letter
Provide a summary of the Resume that includes only relevant experience and qualification for the position
Attach experiences testimonials only relevant to the Position
All documents should be sent in one PDF document with size not larger than 5MB
Applicants should present Application letter, Resume, and testimonials. Those missing with any of these documents and applications received after the closing date will not be considered
Only those candidates that are short listed for interviews will be notified.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only those candidates that are short listed for interviews will be notified.
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