ФОНД ЕВРАЗИЯ
ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ – ТАДЖИКИСТАН

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs) FOR GRANTS SPECIALIST

Short Term Position with Level of Effort 5 months with potential extension

Reports to:  ALG Component Lead 1 and Senior Grants Manager

Based in: Bokhtar with frequent travel to target districts

 

1. BACKGROUND

The Eurasian Foundation of Central Asia - Tajikistan announces a competition for the position of a Grant Specialist in Bokhtar.

The U.S. Agency for International Development has contracted with DAI to implement the Feed the Future (FtF) Tajikistan Agriculture and Land Governance Activity Task Order under the STARR II IDIQ in Tajikistan. The objective of the project is to assist the Government of Tajikistan (GOT) to sustainably reduce hunger, undernutrition, and poverty of smallholder farmers by developing more productive and efficient agriculture systems, building the resilience of smallholder farmers and improving the enabling environment to facilitate sustainable and long-term agriculture-led growth.

The Feed the Future (FtF) Tajikistan Agriculture and Land Governance (ALG) Activity is a USAID funded 5-year activity that will assist the Government of Tajikistan (GOT) to sustainably reduce hunger, undernutrition, and poverty of smallholder farmers by developing more productive and efficient agriculture systems, building the resilience of smallholder farmers and improving the enabling environment to facilitate sustainable and long-term agriculture-led growth. It contributes to the USAID Global Food Security Strategy’s (GFSS) top-line goals of accelerated agriculture-led growth, better nutritional outcomes, improved food security, land tenure security, greater resilience, and better water security.

1. OBJECTIVE

The objectives of the position are to support the coordination and administration of the grant cycle according to the internal procedures and donor requirements. Deliver grants and proposals, preparing and development of business plan writing. Facilitate the trainings, workshops and consultations for activity grant and cost-shared recipients. A same time facility the submission of the grant’s application to the ALG management for approval and further release of grants.

• PROJECT DURATION

The term of performance for this Agreement shall begin September 1, 2021 (or the effective date of the Agreement) and continue through its estimated completion date of January 31, 2022, unless terminated earlier by either party or extended by DAI as provided herein.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

To support Technical Team Lead for component 1 and Senior Grants Manager to manage contracts in implementation of the projects namely:

• Develop and deliver trainings, workshops or consultations for the Activity potential grant and cost shared procurement recipients in the Activity on developing and writing concept papers, proposals, and grant applications;
• Assist grant and cost shared procurement recipients of the Activity on preparation of grant and proposal packages as per Request for Applications and Request for Proposals to ensure adherence of DAI policies and procedures;
• Assist grant and cost shared procurement recipients on grant packages to ensure adherence of DAI policies and procedures and donor requirements.

 

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the Grants Specialist will include the following:

• Develop and deliver trainings, workshops or consultations for the Activity potential grant and cost shared procurement recipients in the Activity ZOI on developing and writing concept papers, proposals, and grant applications in the field related to agricultural business development;
• Collect data about potential applicants and partners from the field based on Activity needs;

• Manage all grants through their lifecycle, ensure proper due diligence for grants including timeliness and accuracy of relevant data fields;
• Arrange monitoring and review of the project implementation process, scope and timing;
• Provide capacity building training on grant applications, management and reporting requirements for grant recipient in target regions;
• Actively engage with subgrantees and partners and project team members to ensure that support on program and project management are readily available;
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between subgrantees and other stakeholders of the project;

• Understand the Activity main objectives and technical activities;
• Adjust concept note, proposal and grant application templates based on the Activity needs;
• Assist the Activity in conducting and collecting documents from grant recipients during pre-award responsibility determination procedures and processes;
• Support in managing grant processes including grant approvals and contracts, grant payments, grantee reports and grant closings;
• Negotiate grant terms and budgets with grantees;
• Ensures project compliance with all applicable USAID and DAI grants under contract regulation, policies, and procedures;
• Supervise the process of proposal assessment and support the sub-grantees in budgeting, distribution of expenses, preparation and submission of financial reports;
• Сollaborate with project staff and approves grantees to ensure the timely submission of all grant reports.

 

 

1. EXPERTISE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The Grants Specialist should have:

• A university degree in the field of economic sciences, international relations, or related fields;

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working in administering the projects and programs;
• At least 3 years’ experience in writing concept notes, proposals and grant applications is required;
• Knowledge of USAID regulations, procedures and policy in writing grant is highly encouraged;
• Exceptional organizational skills, detail oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks;

• Good interpersonal communication, presentation, report writing and computing skills;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Russian and Tajik;
• Knowledge and experience in agribusiness is an advantage;

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office;
• Working experience in financial monitoring of CSOs;
• Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, MS office;
• Ability to travel to target districts.

 

The deadline for submitting a resume and a cover letter in English should be sent to the following email address: info@ef-ca.tj; in a copy gulbahor@ef-ca.tj; until August 27, 2021 inclusive.