The National Endowment for Democracy

About the organization

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)3 grantmaking foundation that receives an annual Congressional appropriation in excess of $310 million and is governed by a private, bipartisan Board of Directors. This unusual arrangement positions NED to play a unique role as America’s leading foundation for freedom, empowering the institution to be nimble, innovative, and risk-taking in support of democratic activists, civil society organizations, independent media, and the NED family core institutes (the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center).

We seek a motivated, energetic, organized, and resourceful Grants Officer, Latin America, and the Caribbean who is a mission-oriented team player, and who would be excited to join a fast-paced Grants LAC team. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

Duties

The Grants Officer works under the supervision of the Managing Grants Officer, LAC, on the Asia/Latin America/Global Principal’s team in the Grants Administration Department. This position provides hands-on (cradle-to-grave) management of an assigned grant portfolio, working closely with colleagues to provide effective and collaborative due diligence and oversight of grant programs.

The mission of the Grants Administration department is to provide effective and efficient grants management, guiding grantees through the grant lifecycle to support their successful implementation of projects, in support of NED’s mission. The department strives to promote consistent implementation of policy and procedure, flexibility, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration in the administration of NED’s grantmaking program.

Responsibilities:

Participate in proposal review and risk assessment processes, providing input into the assessment of the eligibility and grants administration capacity of prospective grantees.
Analyze proposal budgets for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
Draft new grant agreements and amendments.
Ensure the smooth management of grants portfolio, including timely payments, quick response to grantee inquiries, and efficient problem-solving.
Maintain an up-to-date grant portfolio, sending all reminders, follow-ups, and closeouts.
Approve grantee financial reports, payment requests, and conduct resolution of invoice review findings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (international studies, relevant area studies, nonprofit administration, etc.).
Strong written, reading, and spoken Spanish required; ability in French and/or Portuguese language in addition to Spanish, desired.
2+ years of experience in grants and/or contract administration experience in a nonprofit organization or foundation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; knowledge relational database helpful.
Familiarity with Federal grant regulations and international activities/issues relevant to NED’s operational environment.
Familiarity with or an interest in the LAC region.
Ability to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task, set priorities, and organize time efficiently.
Strong ability to be a team player and self-starter, comfortable in a supporting role, working independently, and in a multicultural environment.
Ability to work with discretion.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Authorization to work in the United States.

This position is part of the NED Bargaining Unit.

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