Grants Manager

Innovations for Poverty Action; Norte; A distancia; COP 40.000.000 - 80.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Grants and Contracts Manager in Colombia to oversee grants and contracts support. Responsibilities include compliance oversight and capacity building for country office staff. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in grants management and excellent communication skills in English. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to effective solutions in global poverty reduction.

Formación

• At least 5+ years’ professional work experience in grants management, procurement and/or contract administration.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle a portfolio of awards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple demands.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the lifecycle of grants and contracts.
• Train staff on documenting and preparing clear amendment requests.
• Review draft award agreements including amendments and assist with negotiations.

Conocimientos

Grants management

Procurement

Contract administration

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in grants management

Associate degree in business with 7+ years of experience

Herramientas

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

Provide grants and contracts support and oversight to an assigned portfolio of country offices from pre-award through close-out. Process award and sub-agreements in compliance with IPA policies and procedures. Compliance oversight with donors’ award terms and conditions. Training and capacity building of assigned CO staff. Record keeping and update on IPA business systems (Salesforce, Box, and Replicon).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of grants and contracts. Creates and manages workflow for award agreement related activities with strict adherence to compliance. Pre-award thru Grant Close-out.

• Serve as a primary resource for Country Office staff and Project teams on awards and donor requirements, and interpretation of related donor rules and regulations.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements by tracking the terms and conditions of grants and contracts via regular and reoccurring portfolio review meetings.

• Train staff on documenting and preparing clear amendment requests. Work with project teams to request and secure award modifications on a timely basis.

• Review draft award agreements including amendments, assist with negotiations of terms and conditions with donors.

• Audit level portfolio documentation and record keeping.

• Manage the subrecipient process within the assigned portfolio from pre-award to closeout.

• Process due diligence for external grants and subrecipients.

• Accurate and timely set up of awards in IPA systems (Salesforce, Box, Replicon).

• Facilitate Grants, Programs Account Receivable and financial reporting meetings.

• Facilitate the deliverable process.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years’ professional work experience in grants management, procurement and/or contract administration

• Demonstrated capacity to handle a portfolio of awards ranging in award size and volume.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment and to handle multiple tasks and demands, and establish priorities, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

• Attention to detail and a good business acumen.

• Ability to effectively liaise across multiple departments, countries, and time zones.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills; Self organized; Good with numbers.

• Professional experience with Federal agencies, international organizations, private foundations, and educational institutions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working with peers of diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds.

• Experience with Salesforce is a plus/added advantage.

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in grants management, procurement, contract administration and compliance oversight OR

• Associate degree in business, and 7+ years of professional experience in grants management.

Reports to

Director, Grants & Contracts

Location

The role is based in an IPA country office. We’re especially interested in candidates able to work from Peru or Colombia for logistical coordination, though strong candidates in other offices are welcome to apply.

Deadline to Apply

October 8th, 2025

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

Safeguarding at IPA

At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.