The Libya Transition Initiative 3 is an international development program in Libya. The goal of LTI 3 is to establish and manage a quick-response mechanism supporting activities that provide essential services to the community and reinforce stability to help build an inclusive and peaceful future in Libya.
LTI 3 seeks the following positions to support its program in Benghazi, Libya. Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic are required for all positions.
Grants Specialist (GS)
The GS will assist with the structuring and implementation of the project grant fund, participating in grant solicitation and selection, grant award, grant implementation, grant and contract monitoring, evaluation, and closeout. S/he will ensure that all grant activity is compliant with donor and project policies. Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of grants in coordination with the senior staff and procurement team, and all other relevant staff to ensure the achievement of intended results and compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
- Assist with the analysis of grant budgets and cost estimates for reasonableness and consistency; setup the financial monitoring of grant activities; oversee the implementation of grant agreements; and manage the closeout of the grant agreement.
- Advise and assist the Project Development Officer (PDO) and other staff, as required, with grant implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
- Maintain complete and updated grant files in both digital and hard copy format.
- Prepare monthly financial projections, and actively track the clearance and disbursement rates of grant activities.
- Coordinate as needed with procurement staff to ensure the timely delivery and proper reception of items procured by the project on behalf of grantees.
- Prepare and maintain supporting grant documentation in compliance with all applicable requirements, procedures, and best practices.
- In coordination with finance and procurement staff, assess grantee capabilities related to activity implementation and advise them on how to enhance them.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in grant activity management, focused on ensuring that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects are implemented on-time and in accordance with the specifications of the approved activity.
- Experience with NGOs and/or community-based organizations is preferred.
- An up-to-date understanding and knowledge of political and social conditions in Libya is strongly preferred.
- Ability/willingness to travel throughout the country on a regular basis.
- Experience managing grants and/or contracts for international organizations is highly desired.
- Experience with cash-based activities is preferred.
- 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.
- Good analytical ability and knowledge of project objectives so that the key points of grant implementation can be identified.
- Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to maintain a rapid and demanding pace of work are also required.
- Ability to effectively use computer software including MS Word and Excel.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.
Please send your CVs to “tripjobs3@gmail.com” with subject title “GS – Benghazi” by August 17th 2019.
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