DT Global (DTG) is an implementing partner for the USAID Project – Toward Enduring Peace in Sudan (TEPS). DT Global seeks qualified candidates to apply for the following position

The Grants and Compliance Director (GCD) oversees,regard the Grants Team development, implementation and closeout of all grant activities in accordance with USAID regulations and with DT Global’s policies and procedures. The GCD is responsible for ensuring compliance requirements are adhered to throughout the life of each grant activity in regards to different elements relevant to program achievement and USAID regulations, such as due diligence, grantee vetting, environmental compliance, timely submission of grantee deliverables, in addition to budget development and proper financial oversight. The GCD is key in facilitating coordination with others within the program to secure the timely and proper development, implementation, and closeout of grant activities

• Responsible for the oversight and performance of the Grants Team including Grants Manager, Senior Grants Specialist, and Grants Assistants.
• During idea development, support program teams in addressing potential compliance challenges as they emerge in terms of activity design, budgeting and overall activity development
• Support the grants team in the development of budgets for individual activities to be implemented – inclusive of conducting market surveys, identifying all items required for successful implementation and liaising with the procurement and logistics teams to identify all costs
• Oversee the grants team oversight of activity implementation, regularly review expenses against budgets to ensure that all costs are being tracked properly and that all required items are being purchased as planned; check expenses against budget at the conclusion of the activity to ensure all expenses are accounted for prior to closing activities
• Regularly liaise with the procurement and logistics offices to ensure all documentation is being completed correctly, and to ensure that procurements and delivery of goods to grantees are moving forward appropriately
• In collaboration with the program team, coordinate the execution of kick-off meeting with grantees to cover all the practical details of the implementation of the grant
• Responsible for completing (or delegating) all activity documentation such as grant agreements, transfer of titles, activity close out forms
• Ensure timely and compliant updates to grant documentation as needed, to include modifications and adherence to agreement terms and schedules, or changes thereof
• Follow the program's Field Office Authority Matrix (FOAM) and TAP Manual.
• Working with the grantees and the program team, ensure that all necessary permits and/or authorizations to implement the activity are obtained as necessary
• Responsible for (or delegation of) submitted cash advance requests, managing cash payments and liquidation of advances necessary to implement activities
• In coordination with the MEL team, support the execution of M&E tasks – including taking photos, collecting attendance sheets, conducting focus group discussions or key informant interviews
• Ensure all items are properly documented and stored in the corresponding activity files
• Ensure that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects of each activity is being implemented on time, and in accordance with the approved activity and budget, along with USAID rules and regulations
• Assist in the development of annual strategies, and in individual grant development while following key do no harm principles.

The Grants and Compliance Director must be an individual with sound judgment, good communication and team working skills, strong financial management skills, and good experience with international organizations, including compliance issues. In addition, the individual must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, development, sociology, law, social or political science, or other development-related field required
• Minimum ten years of experience in the management and administration of grants and/or donor-funded projects, such as activity management, financial management, procurement, and/or sub-contracting. Experience with NGOs and/or community-based organizations is preferred.
• Experience with USAID-funded on time projects including  grant making experience is preferred.
• Strong management and administrative skills, and demonstrated experience managing grants, preferably both cash and in-kind.
• Demonstrated experience in grant management focused on ensuring that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects are being implemented on-time and in accordance with the specifications of the approved activity.
• Supervisory experience is required. Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of teams and provide mentorship.
• Familiarity with USAID contract and grants management policies and procedures is desirable, but experience with other donor-funded projects will be accepted.
• Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors, and partner institutions including international and local NGOs, governmental entities, support organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image and communicates the established program message.
• Ability to effectively use computer software including MS Word and Excel.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic required.teamwork