Grants Manager, Laos Trade Integration and Competitiveness At ACDI/VOCA

Overview

ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner that has implemented effective economic and social development projects in nearly 150 countries since 1963. We empower people to make positive changes in their lives by applying our expertise in sustainable agriculture, resilience, economic opportunity, access to finance, and equity & inclusion to create meaningful, lasting impact. ACDI/VOCA and its affiliates design and implement donor-funded projects, facilitate impact investing, deliver financial services, and partner with businesses to promote inclusive practices and build sustainable supply chains. In 2024, ACDI/VOCA was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and received 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for its innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, leadership, and purpose & values.

Grants Manager, Laos Trade Integration and Competitiveness

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Grants Manager for an upcoming Trade Integration and Competitiveness Activity in Laos funded by USAID. The anticipated program will aim to diversify economic growth in Laos by stimulating trade and investment, strengthening private sector competitiveness, and facilitating regional integration.

The Grants Manager will be responsible for the grants-related procurement, subcontracting and grant processes and will monitor all grant and subcontract implementation activities to ensure compliance with ACDI/VOCA and donor guidelines and budget. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Vientiane, Laos.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage the sub-grants and subcontracts portfolio, sub-grant funding, and usage of funds
• Work with technical team to identify potential activities and grantees that meet project objectives
• Prepare grant solicitations, proposal and budget guidelines, and grant funding instructions and procedures and coordinate grantee selection process
• Establish detailed systems and procedures for management of grants activities, including the preparation of grant agreement templates and other compliance-related documents related to the solicitation, review, and approval of grant requests, as well as the monitoring and close out of grant awards
• Develop grant budgets, prepare cash forecasts, and monitor grant expenditures
• Administer all local grants and subawards including provision of technical oversight on award management and performance monitoring
• Conduct mandatory training for all grantees/subawardees regarding financial and technical reporting requirements
• Prepare due diligence reports for each selected applicant
• Conduct grantee/subawardee site visits as appropriate with the MEL team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, business, economics, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior level finance and/or grants position at an international development organization.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID’s rules and regulations, and with current standards and guidelines regarding grants is preferred.
• Experience in institutional strengthening required and working with rural communities preferred.
• Experience working in Laos required.
• Fluency in English is required.