Grants Assistant - Mataram

Chemonics International seeks a Grants Assistant to be located in Mataram for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. This project provides technical support for improving key marine and fisheries sector components with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), local governments, coastal communities, and the private sector. *Scope of work * · Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the procedures established in the IMACS Grants Manual and Management Plan and of USAID rules and regulations as they apply to grants-under-contract. · Assist Regional Field Coordinator in establishing eligibility and capacity of potential grantees through grantee visits, reference checks and other tasks as directed. · Work with Administrative Assistant to develop and maintain rate sheet of items commonly procured for use in IMACS grant activities. · Assist with budget development and negotiation. · Maintain full records of grant development process. · Ensure grantee compliance with the requirements of the grant agreement through a schedule of regular monitoring activities. · Build and maintain strong working relationships with grantees. · Maintain full and accurate records of grant activities in both electronic and hard copy. · Assist Regional Administrative Assistant in grant in-kind procurement of both goods and services. · Assist with translation of grant documentation from Bahasa Indonesian – English and English – Bahasa Indonesia. The Grant Assistant will be based at the IMACS regional office in Mataram, NTB. And will undertake frequent travel to the five districts of NTB within which the project operates. The Grant Assistant is supervised and evaluated by the Regional Field Coordinator, in consultation with the Regional Office Director. The initial period of performance of this assignment is estimated at 100 days level of effort, with the possibility of further extension. *Qualifications:* · Bachelor degree in economics is preferred; · Grants experience on former USAID projects is preferred; · At least 3 years of experience in a role relevant to the work listed above; and · Fluency speaking and writing in English required. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the subject: “Grants Assistant - Mataram” to imacsproject@gmail.com no later than 27 July 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.