Description

　　About Us

　　The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team!

　　About the Role

　　The Subgrants team is looking for a Subgrants Administrator who will provide full cycle subgrant award administration, including assessment of subgrantees, award of subgrants, administration, and close out of subgrants granted to international NGOs and US-based organizations. Because the majority of the funds granted originate from US Government agencies (USAID, Dept. of State, etc.), the Subgrants Team monitors the subgrantees to ensure they are in compliance with federal regulations. The Subgrants Team also trains subgrantees on subgrants management, financial reporting and best accounting practices.

　　Your Purpose and Impact:

　　Reviews NDI proposals and budgets to donors that contain a subgrant component

　　Reviews partners’ application proposals and budgets for accuracy, allowability of costs, compliance with donor and organizational guidelines

　　Reviews the accounting procedures and internal controls of each organization and provides useful recommendations for improvements

　　Conducts organizational risk assessment and establishes financial monitoring plan

　　Prepares subaward packages ensuring that any specific donor requirements are incorporated into the cooperative agreements, routes to management for approvals, and issues the agreements to subrecipients

　　Coordinates the drawdown process for the subgrants

　　Processes amendments to cooperative agreements

　　Reviews required subrecipient audit reports

　　Assists with preparation for NDI’s annual audit and periodic audits by donors

　　Maintains good communication with the program teams and attends team meetings

　　Develops effective strategies and priorities for managing workload, and updates subgrant issuance and pipeline tracking records

　　Works with the Subgrants Accountant(s) to insure timely financial and narrative report submissions by the subrecipients

　　Attends subgrants team meetings and periodic regional team meetings

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting, or Business Administration or equivalent experience

　　Minimum of five (5) years in international grants, contracts administration or accounting. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement.

　　Previous experience with international nonprofit organization highly desirable

　　Strong analytical, written and verbal skills required

　　Team player with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

　　Proven organizational skills and ability to multitask under tight deadlines

　　High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities

　　Working knowledge of database applications, Word processing and Excel, some experience with accounting software, Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired

　　Knowledge of OMB 2 CFR 200, Uniformed Administrative Requirements

　　Occasional international travel might be required

　　Foreign language is a plus

　　What We Offer:

　　We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe.

　　We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, a generous PTO policy, flexible schedules, and a 10% employer contribution to the retirement pension.

　　This position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $70,300 - $87,900.

　　Additional Information:

　　While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environment and to comply with tax and legal obligations, successful candidates must be residents of MD, DC, or VA, or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI.

　　This is a union position to be represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2.

　　Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.

　　NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply.

　　If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)