IFDC Partnership and Grants Officer Jobs in Uganda

IFDC Partnership and Grants Officer Jobs in Uganda

Context and Background

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to spread sustainable agricultural solutions for improved soil health, food security, and livelihoods around the world.

"Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland farming systems for rural Transformation" (BRIGHT) will target over 100,000 Ugandan highland households in Kigezi, Mt Elgon, and Rwenzori regions, building project interventions from the ground up that are based on the aspirations and needs of targeted farming households and communities.

BRIGHT seeks to build the resilience capacity of farm households and the farming systems to recover from external shocks in an ever-changing context through absorption, adaptation, and transformation and, in so doing, increase incomes and food and nutritional security of all farmers, from subsistence-oriented farm households to more market-oriented ones.

The proposed project aims to achieve the following main impacts:

Increased resilience, nutritional outcomes, and income for smallholder farm households; and

Increased eco-efficient farming, making sustainable use of and protecting natural resources

IFDC is seeking to recruit a qualified individual to fill the position of Partnerships and Grants Officer for the above project, to be based in Fort Portal field offices.

Position Summary

The Partnerships and Grants Officer will support the National Finance and Administration Officer (NAFO) in strategic and Operational stewardship over donor funds by applying a set of relevant systems, policies, procedures and tools to ensure that sub-grants, contracts and partnership agreements are donor compliant and best serve the organizational mission.

Under the direction of NAFO while receiving technical support from the Contract and Grants Manager, the Grant and Partnerships officer will be responsible for ensuring that the program adheres to all its grant and partner management obligations internally within IFDC and externally with donors.

Major Responsibilities

Participate in review of grantee/partner proposals, workplans, budgets and project risk matrices to ensure accuracy before award of sub grants or contracts

Support the development of sub-grant/ partner agreements, contracts and any subsequent modifications;

Participate in monitoring grantee/partner activities to ensure that they are implemented

according to the approved workplans and budgets

Update grantee/partner and contract tracking and financial reporting tools

Review financial reports for grantees and partners

Work with grantees and partners to compile and report on cost share

Liaise with the finance and operations staff to ensure timely disbursement of funds and liquidation of advanced funds.

Provided technical assistance to grantees/partners in grants management, financial forecast development, accounting and reporting

Assist with the grantee close out processes particularly the liquidation of advances and asset disposal processes

Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date filing system on all aspects of grants management.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Required Skills

Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment

Strong interpersonal skills, team working skills with ability to maintain effective work relationships.

Previous experience grants, partnerships and contracts processes

Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively

Ability to assess priorities and work on own initiative

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the achievement of goals.

Good teamwork skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field

At least five years of experience in grants and partnership roles

Practical experience in the management of donor funded projects in the NGO sector;

Strong computer skills with experience in MS office software and internet;

Proficiency in English, both in verbal and written communication;

Closing Date: 14th October 2022

How to Apply

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IFDC Partnership and Grants Officer Jobs in Uganda

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