Strategic Contracts & Grants Specialist | Global Agro Programs

Shoalschamber; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IFDC in Muscle Shoals, Alabama seeks a Contracts & Grants Specialist to support Contract Management, Grants & Awards management, and related contract administration across countries including the USA. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and filing agreements, monitoring grant progress, and ensuring due diligence.

The role requires 3-5 years of grant management experience in agribusiness settings, strong English communication, and the ability to work across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in grant management in agribusiness programs.
• Experience in working and managing in multi-country and multi-cultural settings.
• Knowledge of contractual and legal standards, principles and practices to develop and maintain records and agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and maintain composure under demanding conditions.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted agreements for accuracy and consistency with IFDC policies and standard policies.
• Assist the Contract Management Officer with organizational aspects of managing agreements; monitor contract process until fully executed.
• Draft agreements based on contractual needs; focus on legal clauses, document consistency, formatting, budget and payments.
• Maintain a tracking and reporting system for timely submission of contract activities; notify staff of end dates.
• Maintain a filing system for all contractual agreements by project/country.
• Support project and technical staff in finalizing contractual agreements.
• Ensure due diligence documentation of potential new partners is obtained with project team support.
• Review action plans/ToRs and budgets proposed under subgrants and service contracts.
• Visit organizations implementing activities through subgrants to monitor performance and adherence to obligations.
• Perform other duties including editing documents.

Skills

Grant management

English fluency

Multicultural experience

Contract knowledge

Communication

Willingness to travel

French (asset)

Job description

IFDC in Muscle Shoals, Alabama seeks a Contracts & Grants Specialist to support Contract Management, Grants & Awards management, and related contract administration across countries including the USA. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and filing agreements, monitoring grant progress, and ensuring due diligence.

The role requires 3-5 years of grant management experience in agribusiness settings, strong English communication, and the ability to work across diverse teams.