POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Grants Manager
Report to: Senior Manager Finance and Operation
Location Dhaka, Bangladesh
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketingโcreating a unique mix of capabilities to address todayโs interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
FHI 360 has worked in Bangladesh for more than 45 years. Since 1975, we have taken a comprehensive approach to help transform the countryโs health and development landscape. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights, we have consistently strengthened community capacities, enhanced systems, and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable impact. In partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society, academia, and the private sector, FHI 360 Bangladesh delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health servicesโincluding HIV and nutrition, tuberculosis, global health security, and economic participation.
This position is contingent upon funding from the Department of State.
Project Description:
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the US Government and the US Presidentโs Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.
Key Reponsibilities:
Grants Administration
- Lead end-to-end sub-award management processes, including solicitation, review, selection, negotiation, and execution of subawards.
- Conduct risk assessments and pre-award due diligence of potential sub-recipients using standardized tools and processes.
- Draft, issue, and amend grant agreements ensuring compliance with USG rules and FHI 360 policies.
- Monitor grant expenditures and subrecipient performance through regular desk reviews, site visits, and reporting.
- Manage subrecipient reporting calendars, ensuring timely and complete submission of technical and financial reports.
- Coordinate grant modifications, extensions, or close-outs as necessary.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive grants tracker with all relevant documentation and status updates.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure all grants and partner activities are implemented in compliance with USG regulations (e.g. 2 CFR 200), FHI 360 policies, and national laws.
- Develop tools and procedures to support consistent and compliant subaward administration.
- Monitor risk and implement mitigation measures for subawards in collaboration with Finance, Program, and Compliance units.
- Provide support during internal and external audits and implement follow-up actions to address audit findings.
- Provide tailored capacity-building support to local sub-partners in financial management, reporting, compliance, and documentation.
- Conduct regular training sessions and on-site coaching for subawardees to improve internal systems and reporting.
- Facilitate joint planning and budget reviews with partners to align technical plans with financial and compliance standards.
Program Coordination and Reporting
- Collaborate with program and technical staff to ensure alignment between grant mechanisms and activity implementation.
- Participate in grant review committees, technical meetings, and partner coordination forums.
- Contribute to the development of donor reports, annual work plans, and performance monitoring plans by providing subaward information and updates.
- Coordinate with Strategic Information, Finance, Procurement, and Technical teams to ensure integrated support to partners.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Masterโs degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. And preferred the area: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/ Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Certified Management Accountant (CMA)/ certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Experience
- At least 7-9 years of experience in grants management or contracts administration, preferably under USG-funded projects under and 4-5 years of working experience in managerial role of said field.
- Proven experience with sub-award management including design, implementation, compliance monitoring, and close-out.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple partners and a complex grants portfolio across technical areas such as health security, risk communication, and maternal/child health.
- Experience providing capacity building or technical assistance to local NGOs or community-based organizations.
Skills and Competencies
- Solid understanding of USG regulations and donor compliance.
- Strong analytical, financial monitoring, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent coordination, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to train and mentor partners and junior staff.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and documentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management systems (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint, or similar platforms).
- Fluent in English and Bangla, both written and oral.
- Based in Dhaka with regular travel to project implementation sites and sub-partner offices across Bangladesh (up to 30%).
Equal Opportunity
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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