Regional Grants Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea

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Regional Grants Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea

Rwanda

Global Conservation Full-Time

GLOBAL CONSERVATION

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Position: Regional Grants Manager, Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea
Division: Global Conservation Program
Reports to: Regional Business Manager
Location: Kigali, Rwanda About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results on a scale. We run programs spanning the ocean and over 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and Indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our 5,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and worldwide work collectively to achieve our conservation mission. More information at www.wcs.org .About Regional Grants Manager
The Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea Regional program is comprised of country programs in Congo, DRC, and Gabon. WCS seeks a dynamic, well‐organized, and hard‐working team player to oversee grant administration in the region. The Regional Grants Manager oversees the end-to-end grants management process within the region, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and the sector's best practices.
This position is based in Kigali and reports to the Regional Business Manager. This position will liaise closely with country program staff and may have some travel to WCS country offices within the region.Major Responsibilities:

Oversee the end-to-end grants management process within the region, from the proposal development to close out, ensuring compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and sector best practices.
Lead or coordinate the assessment and selection of potential subgrantees, conducting due diligence to evaluate their capacity and financial stability. Review subgrant agreements to ensure compliance with WCS and donor requirements.
Develop comprehensive grant agreements and sub-award contracts, outlining clear deliverables, timelines, and budgetary guidelines in collaboration with program staff and legal advisors.
Provide tailored capacity-building support and technical assistance to the WCS team and grantees, enhancing their ability to achieve project outcomes in a compliant manner and within the resources allocated.
Monitor grant implementation progress through monthly financial reviews, progress reports, and site visits if needed, identifying challenges, and proactively addressing issues to ensure project success.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders, including program teams, operational teams, and...