Head of Grants at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead the formulation, implementation and operationalization of AGRA’s Grants management framework and strategy

· Lead and drive the development of all policies and procedures related to grant administration

· Guide the production of grant materials for each grant and program-related contract made by AGRA, including ensuring that all grant and contract materials are prepared accurately and in compliance with all AGRA policies and procedures and with the IRS regulations

· In collaboration with the Legal Unit, review all legal implications and ensure correctness with all grant documentation that require legal interpretation and support

· Conduct analysis on grant data for AGRA leadership and Board and produce management indicators as required

· Work closely with the Head of Resource Mobilization and Head of Monitoring and Evaluation to develop grant proposal and report formats, and to provide information from grantee reports that track progress in meeting project milestones

· Lead the Grant teams to compile the grant reports section and other grant-related sections of periodic reports to donors, board dockets and AGRA annual reports

· Drive efficiency and optimization of the Grants System (GIFTS) and ensure training is provided for other users on the software; provide user support as needed. Serve as the primary GIFTS business owner, partnering with information technology, finance and program staff to document, manage, and implement ongoing procedural enhancements, software upgrades, and new technology roll out as required

· Contribute towards the structure of AGRA’s annual grant making budget.

· Lead, Manage, and implement continuous improvement initiatives for grants administration ensuring that solutions align with strategic goals

· Implement efficient reporting procedures to guide recording of all incoming proposals and declinations in GIFTS

· Put in place a strategy to manage the flow of grants over the course of every year, advising business on timing and potential issues that need to be addressed

· Develop, implement and monitor proper fiscal administration systems and provide financial analyses of audits and reports

· Drive grantee understanding and compliance with AGRA grant application and reporting procedures

· Coach, mentor and develop staff working in the grants administration unit and across the organization on grant making rules, regulations and procedures

· Lead, implement and oversee special projects as assigned or initiated.