Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions) is a Hispanic and woman-owned business emphasizing quality research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, and institutional support services. We are a mission-driven organization that believes that superior science can improve the world. Social Solutions is dedicated to the creation of social and health solutions to improve the welfare of underserved populations worldwide.

Social Solutions is a large, thriving business with a fun atmosphere that encourages creativity, new ideas, and employee health and well-being. We put our employees first and use empathetic leadership, taking a genuine interest in our employees’ lives and the challenges they face in and out of the workplace. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are integral to our company culture, and we are continuously striving to enhance our DEIA efforts across our company. You will feel like a contributing member of a growing team and company that has flexibility to enhance processes and procedures quickly to improve performance and growth. We help our employees carve out a professional pathway that has mutual benefits for them and Social Solutions. Social Solutions also offers exceptional compensation and benefits, detailed below.

For more detailed information please follow the link below:

GRANTS_SPECIALIST

Kindly be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications need to be sent to

info@pacificamerican.fund

Applications will close by COB Friday, 17^th March 2024.

Social Solutions International Inc. (SSI) is currently seeking a seasoned Papua New Guinean professional, to serve as Grants Specialist, based in Port Moresby.  Social Solutions is implementing the Pacific American Fund under direct contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The Pacific American Fund is a $35 million, 5-year regional grant making facility funded by USAID and operates across 12 Pacific Island Countries.

The Grants Specialist role will be part of the Grants Team, supporting the grant making facility and grantee capacity building activity as required.  Reporting to the Grant Manager in Suva, Fiji.

• Manage a Grant Portfolio for up to 10 Grants;
• Contribute to PAF Quarterly & Annual Performance reports and other contract deliverables;
• Review Financial Reports from grantees against budgets and prepare supporting documentation for disbursements to grantees;
• Liaise with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team to ensure that grantees develop MEL Plans that effectively capture the impact of their activity;
• Liaise with the Strategic Communications Lead to develop grant activity communications collateral, and promptly document grant activities that require notification to USAID such as workshops and training delivered by grantees, VIP site visits etc;
• Ensure full compliance with USAID financial management, and reporting policies and standards, maintaining high levels of accuracy, completeness, transparency and integrity.

• At least 5-7 years of experience managing grants program in similar depth and breadth as the PAF (Approx USD20M value and 20-30 grants under management);
• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in International Relations / Development, Public Policy / Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or similar field;
• Proficiency and Technical experience in 2 or more sectors (i.e., Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Biodiversity/Conversation, Fisheries, Social Entrepreneurship, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to network with relevant stakeholders for purpose of marketing PAF.  

Social Solutions offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.socialsolutions.biz.

Social Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.