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Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

POSITION SUMMARY
Position Purpose: The Sr. Manager, Awards Management helps direct and supports compliance management of a diverse portfolio of awards which includes contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements from a broad set of funders.
Position Overview: This position works with staff from across Winrock to support and recommend improvements to award related workflows and helps develop and implement systems to strengthen overall compliance with award terms and conditions, applicable regulations, and WI policy. Supervises; researches and interprets award compliance requirements; advises staff on appropriate solutions; and helps in the development of training, guidance documents, and other tools.
This position reports to the Home Office and is not project based but supports our projects in West Africa, full fluency in French is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Responsibilities
• Provides guidance and identifies training needs to ensure award functions are implemented consistently across the global organization.
• Coordinates with contract and program staff to develop, analyze, revise, amend, review and support negotiations of contract documents, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, subawards, grants under contract (GUCs) and FAR-governed subcontracts, ensuring the best possible terms for Winrock.
• Prepares and delivers award briefs to staff and subs, advising them on award compliance requirements.
• Reviews subagreements and modifications, including consultant agreements; notifies director of problems and risks; and takes the lead in researching disputes concerning contractual issues.
• Reviews prior approval, consent to subcontract, and waiver requests prior to submission to ensure the appropriate award/regulatory clauses are cited and the justification is well-supported.
• Researches and interprets funder rules and regulations and recommends risk mitigation strategies and solutions to program staff.
• As requested, visit field offices to assess compliance and support system strengthening and review to ensure organization of required documentation.
• Remains current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education, and provides training and refresher sessions on pertinent topics.
• Acts as the “compliance go-to person” and provides guidance and advice to program staff on compliance issues and questions.
• Develops and delivers training, tools, and other guidance documents.
• Projects a qualified appearance and cooperative attitude, maintains high ethical standards of integrity, and respects confidentiality in representing Winrock International to always ensure a professional representation.
• Works across Winrock to identify areas for improving knowledge management, sharing tools, and improving field focus for awards management.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Business Administration, International Affairs, English, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a business setting or work in a regulatory environment, including experience in U.S. government grants and contract management, required.
• Experience working with international development organizations in a headquarters or field environment preferred.
• Previous training development and delivery experience preferred.
• Computer/Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills including writing, editing, and proof-reading required.
• Language: Fluency in English required.
• Required Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Working Hours: Must be able to participate in two (2) one (1)-hour meetings with the home office each week from 9-10pm Manila time.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Winrock International on winrock.org to apply


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