The USAID-funded Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Activity in Maldives, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Grants Manager candidates. This position will be located in Male, Maldives.
The CCA Activity enhances the adaptive capacities of the public and private sectors and local communities in Maldives and Sri Lanka to climate change impacts in ways that contribute to sustained, inclusive market-based growth. This five-year project seeks to identify and scale up innovative solutions to adaptively manage climate-related risks through market-driven private sector and community engagement; strengthen central and/or local governance to address climate-related risks; and improve availability and access to high-quality information for decision-making to reduce vulnerability to climate change in both countries. The CCA Activity is a 5-year USAID contract being implemented by Tetra Tech, and runs through July 2026.
Position description/summary:
The Grants Manager is responsible for assisting in the implementation and administration of the grants under contract program in the Maldives. Provide hands-on capacity building and support to CCA Activity grantees to adhere with requirements. This position reports to the Administration and Finance Manager/Maldives and coordinates closely with the Sri Lanka-based Grants Manager.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
* Provide technical inputs and support to the Tetra Tech Home Office for preparation and submission of the CCA Activity Grants Manual;
* Provide administrative leadership in design and roll-out Grants under Contract procurements including but not limited to preparation and evaluation of procurement documents, grant agreements and grant deliverables;
* Coordinate effectively with CCA Activity technical and operations staff to ensure grants support Contract and Work Plan requirements in a contract-compliant manner;
* Work with Director of Operations to ensure that finances related to grants implementation are planned and managed effectively;
* Oversee the development of concept notes and technical scopes of work for short-term technical consultants; and
* Provide significant contributions to CCA Activity project deliverable documents including but not limited to Startup and Preliminary Work Plan, Annual Work Plan, Weekly Updates, Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports and Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP).
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, or a relevant field;
* Fluency in Dhivehi and English;
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably administering grants on donor-funded projects;
* Ability to undertake and/or manage multiple ongoing activities simultaneously;
* Familiarity with Climate Change adaptation challenges and opportunities in the Maldives; and
* Demonstrated ability to work on a team as a team player.
How to apply:
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter.
* CV in reverse chronological format.
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: https://bit.ly/GrantsCCAMaldives
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted. Deadline for applications is September 10, 2021.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.