eHealth Africa is hiring a
Who we are
eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings, and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.
We leverage our staff and department expertise across five programmatic areas:
In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.
Purpose of the position
The Grants & Contracts Manager will oversee the lifecycle management of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives. This role encompasses 60% post-award management, 20% sub-awards management, and 20% pre-award management, facilitating seamless coordination between different phases of grant and contract administration. The Grants & Contracts Manager plays a pivotal role in managing awarded funds, supporting sub-award processes, and assisting with the development of competitive proposals. Additionally, this role involves managing a team and developing processes in an evolving business environment.
What you’ll do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Post-Award Functions (60%):
Manage the post-award phase of grants and contracts, including set-up, compliance, reporting, and closeout.
Ensure adherence to all funding requirements and regulations, including federal, state, and private foundations.
Review the accuracy and timeliness of the financial reports to funders
Ensure compliance with all grant and contract terms and conditions.
Facilitate internal and external audits related to grants and contracts.
Support Senior Grants & Contracts Manager in drafting effective communication with the funders, partners and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders for the required programmatic and financial reports to funders.
Collaborate with program staff to ensure project goals and deliverables are met.
Resolves contractual issues/problems/disputes arising from prime awards and sub-awards.
Reviews contract agreements to identify key terms, conditions, and compliance requirements, and communicates findings to the Senior Grants & Contracts Manager and Deputy Director F&A for further action. Ensure all contractual obligations are clearly understood and communicated to relevant parties.
Coordinates the continuation application process, award reporting requirements (quarterly and/or annual technical reports) and required prior approval actions in collaboration with program teams, finance teams and other internal units.
Assists with monitoring ongoing business risk including tracking of funding, delayed execution of contracts, expired authorizations, delayed payments, and regulation of advances to subcontractors and vendors.
Must maintain strong relationships with both internal staff members and external clients by participation in relevant meetings with donors, programs team and finance unit.
Subcontract Management (20%):
Pre-Award Functions (20%):
Who you are
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities.
eHealth Africa is a tobacco-free environment.
eHA Gender Diversity Statement
At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.
Above all
We believe strongly in our mission and our core values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.
IMPACT & QUALITY:
We push ourselves to maintain high standards, ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.
INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING:
We maintain a world-view driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
INTEGRITY:
We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.
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