Chemonics recruits 01 Senior Grants and Subcontracts Manager

Position Overview

Chemonics seeks a long-term Senior Grants and Subcontracts Manager for the OTI/Burkina Faso Regional Program based in Ouagadougou. Under a SWIFT IV IQC task order, the program supports activities that maintain and deepen stability in Burkina Faso, neighboring countries, and the broader Sahel region.

Location and Scope

The Senior Grants and Subcontracts Manager will oversee the contractual and administrative implementation of all program activities managed from offices in Ouagadougou, Dori, Ouahigouya, and Fada N'gourma.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the contractual and administrative implementation of all activities under the four components of the program
• Serve as the main point of contact between the Burkina Faso office and the home office regarding grant and subcontract drafting and negotiation
• Organize and track activity documentation and ensure grant and subcontract compliance with USAID rules and regulations
• Monitor individual grant and subcontract budgets
• Build the capacity of grant managers to provide consistent and accurate data on the status of activities through Activity Notes and the OTI Web-Based Database
• Implement all aspects of program activities, including grants, subcontracts, direct procurement, and short-term technical assistance
• Mentor grantees and local subcontractors and build strong relationships with local partners

Working Relationships

Working with the grants management units, the senior management team, and the Chief of Party, the Senior Grants and Subcontracts Manager will be responsible for liaising with local partners, host-country counterparts, beneficiaries, NGOs, and local associations, while providing direct oversight and compliance for program activities and budgets.