Project Description

Deloitte Consulting is the implementing partner for the USAID-funded Urja Nepal Project (“Project”) based in Kathmandu. This position is under Deloitte Consulting Overseas Projects LLC. The purpose of Urja Nepal is to create a financially viable electricity sector that provides affordable, reliable and secure power and enables the entry of private investment into the Nepali market.  This is anticipated to be a five-year program; however, the position is currently for one year with possibility of renewal based on funding and project need. This part time position based in Kathmandu.

Objective

The Grants Officer will work closely with the Chief of Party, Objective leads, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and the technical and operation team to design grants, support grantees, monitor and maintain quality, and engage in grants coordination for all project grants. This position will work closely with all staff including home office program manager, field finance, and operations staff on compliance and reporting. The position is part-time, estimated at 20 hours per week and reporting directly to the objective leads.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the project's energy-focused Grants Under Contract (GUC) program in close coordination with technical leads.
• Maintain current knowledge of the rules and regulations of the United States Government (FAR, AIDAR, ADS, CFR).
• Assist with the concept development, technical design and writing scopes of work for upcoming Grants as well as supporting the procurement process
• Responsible for coordinating the administrative and financial management of all grants for this project while ensuring compliance with USAID and Deloitte’s rules and regulations.
• Review grantees’ financial reports, building financial management capacity among grantees
• Work collaboratively with Home Office and in-country project team to develop the grant manual, implement the project’s grant management system and ensure effective close out of grants
• Oversee all grants-related activities such as administration policies, development, and implementation ofprocedures, systems, and all documentation. Advise on and implement best practices and ensure controls nfor all grants.
• Carry out financial reviews and project audits of grantees to ensure donor compliance
• Maintain an up-to-date tracker for grantee expenditures and advances, and work closely with other staff members in developing and carrying out grantee annual work plans
• Prepare sub grantee reports to be submitted to USAID and work closely with the technical team and Home Office to ensure a transparent process for the entire grant life cycle, including pre-award management, tracking payments, reviewing and/or producing relevant reports, monitoring and post- award management.
• Ensure that all program/grant deliverables are completed on time and are of high quality.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures for Urja staff as well as grantees to ensure adherence to grant management policies.
• Perform other assigned tasks to support project goals

Qualifications:

• Fluent in written and spoken Nepali.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Business Administration
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with the energy sector  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Nepali context as it relates to energy sector.
• Aware of the government or private sector landscape in the power sector of Nepal
• Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Team player; willing to take direction from project management and work with others.
• Flexible and adaptive personality.
• Experience providing or coordinating capacity building service provision to grantees
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.Self-starter, willing to take initiative, remain accountable, take ownership of work product and escalate    issues as appropriate.
• Dedicated to professional development, improvement and open to receiving constructive feedback
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills with a willingness to take initiative and be proactive 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on donor projects
• Technical experience on electric vehicles or other renewable and clean energy technologies
• Experience with GESI (Gender, Equity and Social Inclusion) interventions
• Experience managing internship or mentoring programs, or working with educational institutions in Nepal
• Managing grants programs (preferably USAID-funded projects) with a demonstrated understanding of the full grants cycle.
• Proven track record of successful administrative and financial management of a USAID’s grants program

Application Instructions

Deloitte Consulting Overseas Project LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  Please ensure resume/application DOES NOT INCLUDE personal information such as gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, religion. This position is open to Nepali nationals only.