Job Location: | Kabul |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Category: | Program |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Salary: | |
Vacancy Number: | KABUL-2019-080 |
No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
City: | Kabul |
Organization: | U.S Embassy |
Years of Experience: | Minimum five years of professional-level work expe |
Contract Duration: | Permanent |
Gender: | Male/Female |
Education: | Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, financial management, liberal arts, or international rela |
Close date: | 14 Aug, 2019 |
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer of Academic Programs, the Grants Management Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of Embassy programs, including grants and cooperative agreements. The Grants Management Specialist will work closely with the Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer ACAO, as well as other staff and officers in the Public Affairs Section (PAS), to monitor, coordinate and administer grants and cooperative agreements in support of Mission objectives. He or she will advise potential grantees in completing applications, review proposals to ensure they are accurate, realistic, and meet U.S regulations. The Grants Management Specialist will serve as a Grants Officer Representative (GOR) responsible for overseeing, assessing the potential of grant applications, evaluating, and monitoring the performance of grantees and multiple complex cooperative grants. The Grants Management Specialist will receive and review financial and narrative reports, confirm appropriate use of granted funds, and may be called upon to draft grant amendments. He or she also will assist in the preparation of reports on grant effectiveness and grantee performance.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, financial management, liberal arts, or international relations is required.
Prior Work Experience:
Minimum five years of professional-level work experience in one of the fields above is required.
Language Proficiency:
Level (4) Dari or Pashto is required. English competence of 4/4 or better with good writing ability.
Job Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of Afghan society, government, history, and culture. Specific knowledge of key leaders and institutions in Afghanistan. Knowledge of databases and database management. Understanding of public diplomacy strategies and USG policy objectives.
Skills and Abilities:
Self-motivated and able to work in a team. Proactively identify potential problems and issues and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. Ability to scan, comprehend, analyze, and summarize quickly. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and focuses. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain excellent contacts and working relationships with representatives of educational institutions, local and national government, international donor organizations, NGOs, and civil society organizations. Ability to translate local languages into English quickly and fluidly. Excellent organizational and writing skills and ability to work effectively under pressure. Strong computer and accounting skills. Proficient with databases and database management
Submission Guideline:
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security clearance. To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (US Embassy Kabul Website).
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language, skills, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kabul.
Deadline: 14 August 2019
Comments
Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil - August 8, 2019
I graduated from Sadiq – shahed high school in 2010, so graduated from Journalism faculty at the Kabul University in 2014, while studying at university; I had worked in different research projects for instance worked to KUMAC in a part time job, worked to society development organization as a computer instructor, worked to scouting program and after I started working in migration and repatriation Ministry as executive manager.
Now i working one thesis, master degree of international relation (IR) department of Khataman – Nubin faculty and so working as general executive manager to Directorate General of Internal Audit Ministry of Finance
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Tamana Ahmadi - August 8, 2019
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