Grants and Federal assistance Subject Matter Expert IV

Human Capital Resources and Concepts is seeking a Subject Matter Expert IV who will ensure effective program execution, evaluation, and advocacy, determining funding needs, and presenting budget proposals. They provide technical assistance throughout the federal assistance life-cycle and liaise with various government offices, NGOs, and private sector donors. They maintain document systems for Democracy Fund, HRDF, and special funds and apply internal control measures to protect sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish methods for program execution and evaluation.
• Analyze and present program and budget proposals.
• Draft justification memoranda and provide follow-up assistance.
• Assist with Departmental briefings to congressional staff.
• Communicate DRL’s program objectives and respond to Congressional requests.
• Maintain and develop systems for document retrieval and tracking grant awards.
• Provide strategic guidance on human rights issues and engage in public-private partnerships.

Duties:

• Develop strategies and evaluation indicators with the Applied Learning and Evaluation team.
• Coordinate program administration and funding with team leads and financial offices.
• Monitor grantee budget execution and program objectives.
• Communicate program status and provide briefings.
• Review and analyze program proposals for grant selection.
• Prepare budget and programmatic reports.
• Respond to auditor and Congressional inquiries.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and provide technical assistance to grantees.
• Liaise with U.S. embassies and consulates on grant management.

Strategic Planning:

• Provide guidance on human rights issues and liaise on Administration priority issues.
• Engage in high-level public-private partnerships.
• Develop communication strategies for policy requirements.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of international programming, NGO administration, and legal requirements of foreign assistance funds.
• Strong understanding of 2 CFR 200.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience in fast-paced environments, managing priorities, and leading teams.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12-15 years of experience, master’s degree with 8-10 years, or PhD with 5-7 years of experience.

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