Awards Manager (Contracts and Grants Manager) - USAID Experience Required

Position Title: Awards Manager (Contracts and Grants Manager) Location: Manila, Philippines Department: Awards Management BACKGROUND: Winrock (WI) is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social and environmental issues. As a mission driven, field-based organization, we believe that sustainable development is inclusive and that complex challenges require integrated solutions. We pride ourselves as a learning organization that embraces continuous improvement in program results and processes and a culture of accountability. This is a Home Office position and requires the candidate to be a resident of the Phillippines. POSITION SUMMARY The Awards (Contracts and Grants) Manager directs and supports effective and compliant management of contracts and grants for donor funded initiatives. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced professional who can oversee the entire grants and contracts lifecycle. The Awards Manager researches and interprets award compliance requirements; advises staff on appropriate solutions; and helps in the development of training, guidance documents, and other tools. This position focuses on grants management, compliance and oversight in addition to contracts and cooperative agreements. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance Management Provide guidance to program staff regarding compliance, agreements and funder requirements throughout life of award as well as identify training needs to ensure award functions are implemented consistently across the global organization. Maintain an in depth understanding of funder and Winrock policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight and ensure compliance with all organizational policies in the implementation of the grant including relevant contract paperwork. Prepare and deliver award briefs to staff and subawardees, advising them on award compliance requirements. Participate in the review, negotiations, revision of prime award documents, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, subawards, grants under contract (GUCs) and FAR-governed subcontracts, ensuring the best possible terms for Winrock. Visit field offices to assess compliance and support system strengthening, including technical assistance and backstopping to country offices, and review to ensure organization of required documentation. Subaward Management and Compliance Review subawards and supporting documentation and provides guidance to country office staff on subaward management. Review subagreements and modifications, including consultant agreements; notifies AM management of problems and risks; and takes the lead in researching disputes concerning contractual issues. Facilitate processing of notices of new awards or award modifications and other data related to subawards. Participate in compliance reviews and supports internal controls reviews and monitoring or facilitation of implementation of corrective action plan, as requested. Training and Capacity Building Under the guidance of the Associate Director, Awards Management, develop and deliver training, tools, and other guidance documents. Work across Winrock to identify areas for improving knowledge management, sharing tools, and improving field focus for awards management. Support and participate in community of practice and other mechanisms for knowledge sharing Remain current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education, and provides training and refresher sessions on pertinent topics. Contribute to revisions and development of template documents and manuals and assist in maintaining template documents and manuals. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Business Administration, International Affairs, English, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of 6 years of substantial experience in and management of contracts, sub-awards and grants, with 4 of those years focusing on USAID -funded projects 2 + years of experience working with non-governmental organizations managing grants implemented in developing countries. Excellent record of successfully establishing and managing grants programs for large and complex USAID-funded programs. Computer/Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience with GEMS highly preferred. Experience with Costpoint highly preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills including writing, editing, and proof-reading required. Language: Fluency in English required, Fluency in French highly preferred Required Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Position-Specific Skills: Required: Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. government acquisition and assistance regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and 2 CFR 200; experience with USAID Preferred: Experience with regulations for the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), USDA, and/or DOL . Preferred: Knowledge of international/multilateral funder requirements, such as those for World Bank, Asia Development Bank Required: experience managing grants including expertise in funder policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight and ensures compliance with all procurement policies in the implementation of the grant including relevant contract paperwork. Experience managing prime awards along the project life cycle such as award review, negotiations, start up, implementation and close out. Demonstrated ability to evaluate contractual risk while balancing needs of project teams, organization, and funder. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment; ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organization. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, including workflow management, coordinating a variety of tasks simultaneously, and demonstrating flexibility. Demonstrated ability to analyze regulations and interpret and apply contractual principles. Ability to manage priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates 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, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity, and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion, and equity across the entire organization