GLOBAL DIRECTOR GRANT MANAGEMENT

Care•Atlanta, GA

30d

About The Position

The Global Director Grant Management will dotted line oversee the global grants and contracts management function at all levels from country office, regional offices and the Shared Services Center. The Director will be part of the senior leadership team with Award Management Solutions. The Director will also be the point of contact for award management support for HQ relationship management and HQ Program Depts on award management matters. Grants and Contract Management under the oversight of the Director encompasses the end-to-end process of managing awards, grants and contracts, from pre-award to closeout. The aim for Grants, Contracts and Awards Management guidance is to ensure that donor funds are managed responsibly and in compliance with contractual obligations. A typical Awards Management Lifecycle could be structured thusly: 1) Pre-Award - Identifying funding opportunities, developing proposals, budgeting, 2) Award Negotiation, Approval and Setup - Formalizing agreements, establishing financial and programmatic systems, and negotiating terms with donors. 3) Award Implementation and Monitoring - Orienting teams on compliance requirements, managing funds, sub-awards, reporting, and ensuring program delivery aligns with donor expectations. Conducting internal reviews, donor audits, and ensuring adherence to financial, procurement, and programmatic standards. 4) Close-Out - Final financial reconciliation, submission of final reports, archiving documentation, and evaluating performance. This lifecycle is critical for risk mitigation, donor satisfaction, and sustaining long-term funding relationships.