World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, seeks a Outgoing Agreements Associate Specialist
Major Function
Under the direction of the Outgoing Agreements Manager, administers outgoing agreements (i.e. grants, subgrants and consulting agreements) from issuance to close-out for assigned programs. Provides system and process support to program staff, program administrators and external partners. Ensures that financial, contractual, and administrative information related to outgoing agreements is accurate and well-organized in WWFUSโs operations systems (Panorama: SmartSimple &Workday). Ensures that lead-time standards and deadlines are met, and that any issues are promptly addressed.
Responsibilities
Grants and Contracts Administration
Qualifications
A Bachelorโs degree and minimum of two years of experience in grants and contracts administration, grant management, or grant accountingWorking understanding of the grants management cycle and basic grant accounting principles (including FASB accounting).Familiarity with U.S. Government-funded grants is highly desirable.Excellent organizational, quantitative, and analytical skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must possess customer service orientation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, work well independently and on teams with time management skills to meet imposed deadlines.Demonstrated ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.Identifies and aligns with WWFโs core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration: Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
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To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #24035Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
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