Grants Manager: USAID Solid Waste Reduction Program

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. GENERAL: Winrock is accepting applications for the Grants Manager for the USAID-funded Solid Waste Reduction Program. The goal of this five-year (2024-2029) USAID-funded project is to reduce waste in communities and municipalities, leading to clean oceans in the Dominican Republic (DR). It will achieve a significant reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by establishing composting of organic waste, reducing methane production, and increasing plastic recycling rates, reducing emissions from the fossil fuels used to make virgin plastic. POSITION SUMMARY: The Grants Manager will lead all program grants management and reporting. The Grants Manager will provide oversight of all project grants to ensure Winrock and USAID grants management regulations and compliance requirements are met. The Grants Manager will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Operations and work closely with the Winrock home office finance team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify relevant grantees and establish relationships with them. Work closely with grantees to build their capacity in managing grants that are compliant with USAID regulations. Develop scopes of work, in collaboration with the technical leads, for small grants. Develop and issue Request for Information (RFI) for grantees to apply for project grants. Work closely with the Winrock home office awards management team on developing grants RFIs and Grant Agreements. Receive and review grant applications. Develop score sheets and track incoming applications. Review grant budgets and grant requirements for compliance. Develop tracking tools to monitor grants implementation. Monitor grants implementation to ensure milestones and payments are met. Liaise with identified grantees and communities within the area of responsibility to assist with the development and implementation of projects; develop and maintain friendly, open, and professional relationships with local counterparts, project beneficiaries, contractors, suppliers, other international organizations, as well as local and national authorities. Support the drafting of grant proposals and other related documents to be submitted for approval by project management, ensuring necessary feasibility studies, market analysis, and socio-economic assessments meet project guidelines for resource support; monitor proper implementation of approved grants. Work closely and collaboratively with the Procurement Manager to ensure that materials and equipment are delivered, and training for their proper use is conducted, serving as a resource to the grantee throughout the implementation process to provide necessary support. Maintain accurate and timely program and grant documentation and database management, ensuring that completed grants are closed in a timely manner and according to deadlines. Perform other tasks as requested by the Deputy Chief of Party/Operations. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of professional work experience in the Dominican Republic. Previous grant management experience similar to the responsibilities described above. Previous experience working with NGOs or international donor organizations preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish. OTHER: This position is not eligible for expatriate benefits and follows a Dominican Republic salary scale. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. 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