Company Profile

Nathan, a Cadmus Company is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges.  Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions. 

Job Description

Project Background

The Feed the Future Ghana Trade and Investment (GTI) Activity was initiated December 1, 2021, and will run for 5 years.  The activity will work closely with public and private sector stakeholders to improve the enabling environment for Ghana’s economic growth by (1) facilitating growth in export-oriented trade; (2) improving and developing product standards; (3) catalyzing investments in private enterprises related to high-value commercial crops; (4) promoting job creation, particularly among women and youth; (5) promoting economic diversification; and (6) increasing foreign exchange revenues from high-value export crops. GTI will facilitate investing in firms that trade goods across borders, spur innovation, and build the capacity of the entire trade sector. 

Purpose: 

The Grants Assistant will report to the Grants Manager. S/he will assist the Grants Manager on matters relating to GTI’s grants-under-contract (GUC) program.

Responsibilities:

S/he is responsible for undertaking the following tasks and responsibilities in a professional manner:

• Provide support on developing the Grants Manual.
• Contribute to grant evaluation, award, and post-award monitoring.
• Assist with grants and contracts reporting.
• Support review and editing of applicants’ proposals.
• Help prepare grant agreements and build documentation/recording system.
• Contribute to development and update of budgets during grant development and implementation.
• Provide support on procurement and compliance.
• Help prepare guidance material on grant and procurement requirements and procedures.
• Monitor grantee and project compliance with USAID regulations.
• Maintain grant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Support preparations of cost and no-cost amendments for grants, subcontracts, and purchase orders with Grants Manager.
• Coordinate grants reporting to USAID.
• Maintain regular communication and build relationships with technical leads and partner organizations.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications:

• Must be a Ghanaian citizen.
• A Diploma/Degree preferably in Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related topics.
• A minimum of 3-5 year working experience with a USAID project or other international development organization is required, with at least 2 of those years managing grants under contract or sub-grants. 
• Familiarity with key USAID grant mechanisms is a plus. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and maintain client confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and be a proactive and efficient communicator with strong interpersonal skills.