Grants Manager

Grants Manager

Harmonized Seed Regulations in the Southern Africa Development Community

 About CNFA:

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, to expand exports, and to develop skills in the rural workforce. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations and strengthened linkages to markets.

 Project Description:

CNFA is currently accepting applications for technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded Harmonized Seed Regulations in the Southern Africa Development Community.  The purpose of the project is to provide technical assistance for implementation of the Southern Africa Development Community  (SADC) Harmonized Seed Regulations (HSR) in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.   The contract focuses on implementation of the Technical Agreements on Harmonization of Seed Regulations in the SADC Region as defined in this RFP on Seed Variety Testing, Registration and Release, Seed Certification and Quality Assurance and Quarantine and Phytosanitary Measures for Seed.

Position Description:

The Grants Manager will provide overall management and compliance of subcontracting and grant award processes.  This includes:

• Monitor all grant and subcontract implementation activities to ensure compliance with USAID guidelines, ensuring that program staff and grantees understand and adhere to relevant USAID and CNFA grant and subcontract policies
• Create training tools to help build capacity for sub-awardees,
• Identify issues and risks related to sub-award/sub-contracts and program implementation
• Assist in preparation of grants reports.

Required Qualifications:

• First degree in related field is required, Master’s degree is preferred;
• Seven (7) years of experience in grants management
• Experience in the Southern Africa region is required;
• Experience working on USAID funded projects is preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is preferred.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to jobs@cnfa.org with the subject line: “Southern Africa HSR – Grants Maanger.