Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Development and Implementation of the Grant Programme

• Support the MCA Grants Director in all aspects of implementing a Grant Programme, as per the terms of the position description and responsibilities outlined in the PGG.
• Assist in the preparation or review of the Operations Manual for Compact grant programmes.
• Under the supervision of the MCA Grants Director, collaborate with Directors and other MCA staff to develop strategies for implementing new grant programmes, identify appropriate grant award procedures, confirm eligibility criteria, coordinate the Grant Requisition Note, and obtain Grant Programme approval within a Grant Schedule (as part of the Procurement Plan).
• Conduct eligibility checks for applicant entities and proposed grant activities, ensuring they are included in the concept/application evaluation report and the grant dossier.
• Assist in drafting grant announcements, solicitation documents, and proposals for the total available grant funds prepared by directors or others, to confirm consistency with the approved grant programme, approved grant schedule, and requirements set out in the PGG.
• Support the timely review, feedback, approval, and payment of grant stages, working closely with MCA technical and project colleagues and beneficiaries.

Outreach and Market Research

• Assist in outreach activities such as awareness, pre-application, information requests, negotiations, and award seminars, coordinating MCC approval when necessary. Support the MCA Grants Director in approving all written plans developed by the MCA and coordinate MCC approval when needed.
• Collaborate with relevant directors in market research to identify the type and range of entities whose mission, programmes, or activities align with the MCA and help identify the scope of eligible entities for a specific Grant Programme.
• Support outreach events to generate interest in grant opportunities.

Grant Management Support

• Assist the MCA Grants Director in the analysis and approval of grant award documents, including but not limited to clarification requests, amendments to grant announcement documents and RFAs, advisory merit review reports, capacity evaluation reports, grant budget evaluation reports, Selection Committee concept selection reports, Selection Committee grant award reports, grant award agreements, and other relevant reports. Ensure all documents are accurate and signed as required.

Collaboration and Communication

• With support from relevant MCA staff, ensure that proposed grant budgets do not contain ineligible costs, as defined in the MCC Cost Principles for Subsidiaries of Government.
• If cost-sharing is required for a specific Grant Programme, assist in preparing the rationale for its determination and ensure it is accounted for in each grant budget proposal.
• Assist in conducting clarification meetings, as requested, and notifying any unsuccessful applicants.
• Participate in the negotiation of grant agreement terms as instructed by the Selection Committee.
• Assist in preparing the Grant Agreements and ensure they are signed by the MCA and the authorised representative of the Beneficiaries.
• Support the MCA Grants Director in coordinating the oversight of grant consultants.

Required Competencies

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one or more relevant fields (business-related field, international development, entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, procurement, etc.).
• Experience with comprehensive project implementation and management skills.

Technical Skills

• Minimum of 5 (five) years of proven experience as a Grants Manager or Administrator, or similar role, in the administration of a grant programme, with specialised knowledge in grant lifecycle administration and compliance with policies and procedures.
• At least 3 (three) years of experience in administration, operations, or management.
• Strong knowledge of grant lifecycle administration and compliance.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in budget analysis and financial review.
• Availability for regular field visits and interaction with various stakeholders.
• Experience in due diligence when evaluating grant costs to determine the reasonableness of grant requests.
• Preferably, prior experience in analysing financial statements and conducting capacity assessments of organisations.

Preferred Competencies

• Preferably, experience in implementing grants funded by international organisations such as the World Bank, MCC, USAID, or UN.
• Experience working in public-private, cross-sector, and/or multi-stakeholder partnerships. Understanding the theory and practice of cross-sector and public-private partnerships, including how partnerships differ from traditional grants, why organisations opt for partnerships, the attributes that define healthy and productive partnerships, common issues that can impede effective implementation or partnership dynamics, and how to resolve them.

Language and IT Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online by 23:59, Maputo time, on 6th October 2024.

Only applications submitted online via https://mozambique-jobs.tenderwell.app will be accepted.
Applications submitted via email or other means will not be accepted.
Electronic applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae (preferably in Portuguese and English) detailing professional experience (please use the CV guide available for download at the end of the job description on https://mozambique-jobs.tenderwell.app).
• Cover letter confirming interest and availability.
• Copies of higher education and professional qualifications certificates.

Submit your application online via https://mozambique-jobs.tenderwell.app.

If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team at: mozambique@developmentaid.org.

This job description is subject to revisions/updates as necessary to ensure compliance with the organisation’s strategic direction and structure. Amendments to the description are subject to applicable human resources policies and procedures, and official versions of each job description are maintained by human resources.