Grants Assistant

Objective

The Grants Assistant will support the Director of Livelihoods in overseeing all LIFE grants, from grantee application to selection and disbursement. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the project adheres to the proper policies, procedures, and documentation requirements required by both Palladium and USAID.

Responsibilities

In accordance with Palladium’s modified, USAID-approved GUC manual, support the development and execution of all aspects of GUC process;

Support the issuance of Expressions of Interest, and help grantees finalize scopes of work and budgets;

Support Technical Grants Review Committee to ensure GUCs meet selection criteria for youth, women, and disability inclusion;

Support grant procurements;

Coordinate training of grantee organizations to ensure compliance with USAID rules, regulations, and reporting requirements;

Monitor grantee financial and compliance reporting, ensuring on-time invoicing and that cost-share requirements are met;

Support pre-award capacity assessments;

Manage filing system for all grants related documents;

Support in monitoring and maintaining up to date grants reporting trackers;

Coordinate with other departments as needed;

Support the Director, Livelihoods in all aspects of the project grants program as directed.

Reporting

The Grants Assistant will report to LIFE’s Director, Livelihoods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with USAID grants management highly preferred

• Prior experience in Lebanon required

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with limited guidance

• Fluency in English required

This is a local non-expat position. Only Lebanese nationals or those authorized to work in Lebanon will be considered.