Pact seeks an experienced Grants and Contracts Manager for the USAID Gir'Ijambo Activity (or project) implemented in Burundi. This five-year civil society strengthening project aims to create more engagement between citizens and public officials and greater responsiveness of public officials in a way that bolsters positive changes in Burundians' lives.

Under the direction of the USAID Gir'Ijambo Chief of Party, the Grants and Contracts Manager will be responsible for administering, managing and monitoring grants and sub-contracts issued by Pact, with particular attention paid to compliance with USAID's rules and regulations.

The Grants and Contracts Manager will provide effective and efficient sub-awards management and administration to achieve the program goals, working with partner organizations of all levels. The Grants and Contracts Manager is responsible for the entire cycle of an award process from pre-award to close-out, focusing on regulatory compliance, assessment, and mitigation of business risks, and enforcement of Pact's policies and procedures. This role also serves as a technical resource to Pact staff in interpreting donor rules and regulations and contributes to contractual discussions and negotiations with the project donor. In addition to contributing to prime award administration, the role will also provide expert support to subgrant administration, contracting, and procurement activities under prime award. This position will supervise a Grants & Contracts Coordinator.

This role is in Bujumbura, Burundi and is open to Burundian nationals or Burundi residents whose work eligibility does not require Pact sponsorship. The Grants and Contracts Manager will report to the Chief of Party.

Salary for this position is commensurate with local office salary scales and will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .

With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Pact seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Pact. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.