Position Title: Grants and Subcontracts Manager
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Unit: Agriculture, Resilience, and Water
Reports To: Grants and Subcontracts Director

Position Description:
The Grants and Subcontract Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of Grants Under Contracts (GUCs) and subcontracts, including proposal development, award negotiations, compliance monitoring, budget oversight, and reporting. S/he will collaborate closely with Activity teams, partners, and donors to ensure effective GUC and subcontract administration, adherence to USAID regulations, and achievement of USAID Agricultural Transformation’s objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish procedures and lead procurement related to grants and subcontracts component including development of requests to solicit grant proposals, assessment, award, and approval of grants; bidding process according to USAID and Winrock international procedures.
• Oversee the conceptualization, development, and delivery of in-kind and cash grants packages to subgrantees.
• Work with the field staff to ensure proper bidding processes and documentation for all grant-related local purchases.
• Provide advisory support to grants recipients with finalization of project descriptions, action plans and budgets before signing grants agreements.
• Draft grant agreements with grants recipients.
• Establish effective communication and cooperation with grants recipients on project implementation, reporting, information sharing and further work planning.
• Ensure financial management compliance among grantees.
• Coordinate with other members of the field team, particularly Field Officers, to ensure timely delivery of appropriate grants items, including technical assistance, and in-kind materials related to community mobilization needs.
• Train grantees on how to manage grants and small projects.
• Develop and maintain grants training manuals and materials.
• Identify and share best practices of implementation and management of grants at local and national levels.
• Prepare monthly reports on the status and results of grant project implementation.
• Manage the grants cycle for funding private sector businesses and other entities.
• Assist in designing and implementing a comprehensive grant monitoring and evaluation system.
• Participate and lead the planning, implementation, and follow-up of grant opening meetings, monthly grant review meetings, budget management (Budget vs Actual) meetings and grant close-out meetings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and support the use of grants management tools such as GUC Manual and database to ensure accurate tracking of opportunities and grants reporting.
• Provide capacity building support to local partner organizations, including reporting and proposal development related mentoring and training.
• Participate in and contribute to project Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives.
• Ensure proper and efficient grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs. 
• Ensure a safe and equitable workplace, create opportunities, and offer support to women and those from disadvantaged groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Preferably master’s degree in a relevant field such as financial management, financial analysis, financial planning, or accounting.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, particularly in financial management of large complex development projects, preferably donor funding.
• Demonstrated experience with Quick Books and other accounting software.
• Supervisory and/or management work experience including: (1) direct supervision of professional staff; (2) quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables; and (3) contract/cooperative agreement management (required).
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Language: Strong communication skills, fluency in Nepali and English required.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessability (DEIA):
Winrock International seeks to cultivate an environment where all candidates relish equal employment opportunities devoid of discrimination, misconduct, fraud, and abuse. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and Localization guides our practices not just in hiring, but also in staff retention, growth, and policy implementation. This commitment signifies that we value diversity in all its forms including age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and cultural background. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry of the communities in which we live and work.

Disclaimer:
Winrock does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (resume submission, interview, processing). Any canvassing during the application and recruitment process will result in disqualification.