CRDF is looking for an experienced, passionate, and driven Grant Manager. The role reports to the Director of Grants and will focus on three priorities:

1. Manage NIH grants.
2. Manage the relationship with NIH and be responsible for all stakeholder management
3. Support CRDF business development through collecting grants stats and supporting proposal writing.

The Grant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of assistance activities primarily supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ensuring that those activities uphold CRDF Global policy and best practices in all aspects of grant implementation. The Grant Manager is required to have an enhanced knowledge and training on the principles, concepts and methodology of grant implementation and demonstrated skill in applying this knowledge to many different and unrelated project activities.

While standard operating procedures are available, the Grant Manager applies a range of policies, procedures and best practices to develop implementation plans, evaluate compliance and resolve recurring issues. The position requires initiative and resourcefulness in occasionally deviating from traditional methods, analyzing trends and patterns to propose new procedures, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of assistance activities /grants with high and medium complexity: performs pre-award reviews, prepares implementation plans, issues and negotiates grant agreements, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, ensures subgrantee compliance with policies and procedures and maintains agreement files.
• Provides comprehensive financial monitoring, including the review and approval of subgrantee payment requests and expense reconciliations.
• Play a key role in recommending and developing policy or procedural improvements that will improve the efficiency or effectiveness of award administration, including the creation of forms and report templates for internal use.
• Represents the Grants team in internal events, teams or activities.
• Be the main representative of the Grants team in dealing with the Donors.
• Provides high quality, timely support to internal and external clients.
• Support /Supervise Grants Officer (based out of the Ukraine, Jordan and Arlington Hub) in the delivery and implementation of our current and future grant programs by ensuring the staff are positioned to support program delivery efforts and to meet agreed upon standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
• Supports Business Development team with proposal activities including participation in proposal design, proposal writing and pricing.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
• 10+ years of experience in a related field; 5+ years of experience in federal assistance programs
• An understanding of USG grants compliance laws such as 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 700
• Demonstrated experience working on NIH-funded programs preferably with domestic and foreign collaborators, required.
• Experience of having delivered grant programs funded by Donors such as USAID, State Dept, DTRA would be an advantage.
• Prior experience working with international partners, in foreign markets, administering foreign assistance agreements, and/or working on or leading cross-border teams highly desired.
• 5+ years of experience in supervising staff is preferred.
• Proven customer service experience and effective oral and written communication skills required. Candidate should be comfortable communicating with stakeholder's face to face and through e-mail, video conference, or mobile phone where required.
• Proven experience of business development
• Working knowledge of FLUXX and/or Deltek/Costpoint Purchasing module is preferred.
• Project management skills, MS project experience is preferred.
• Field-specific training or certifications preferred
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Candidate should be comfortable preparing financial reports and statistical analysis, creating presentations, and drafting award agreements and related documents.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis, planning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to adapt quickly to new challenges

• Highly pragmatic - cuts through problems to find opportunities and ways forward with an eagerness to think radically and lead and support systems changes.

• A responsive and positive approach to ambiguity and change.
• Determined and acts with urgency whilst maintaining quality of work.
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• U.S. work authorization

*While the above specification are essential/desirable in the role, however the right attitude and mindset will be critical thus we are looking for someone that is highly pragmatic - cuts through problems to find opportunities and ways forward with an eagerness to think radically and archives results.

Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $77,680 to $95,000. The determination of salaries in this job classification depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; unlimited paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and an in-network deductible reimbursement.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status.

At CRDF Global, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in all aspects of our operations. We recognize that fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates and embraces diverse perspectives is not only essential for our organizational success but also crucial for the advancement of security, global health, and development worldwide. We understand that by fostering diversity in a global manner, embracing inclusion, and prioritizing accessibility, our organization will become stronger and more innovative in identifying solutions to the world's complex challenges.