Grants Specialist

SG&R’s Environment portfolio has delivered innovative, locally driven, evidence-based solutions in local and institutional capacity building in natural resource governance and environmental policy, countering wildlife and environmental crime, forest and protected area management, sustainable landscapes, climate change and resilience, livelihood development, and economic growth.  

Project Description 

End Wildlife Crime is a five-year activity that builds upon the successes of prior USAID/RDMA CWT activities, notably the USAID Wildlife Asia Activity and the USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife Activity. To combat the ongoing demand for wildlife parts and products, the EWC activity will build and expand upon this work by taking a whole of society approach. The activity will encourage all people, including young people, women, Indigenous communities, faith-based groups and environmental organizations, to join efforts in protecting wildlife and expands the role of civil society to become active participants in the fight against illegal wildlife trade. 

Position Description  

RTI International is seeking a Grants Specialist for the USAID End Wildlife Crime Activity. The Grants Specialist will be responsible for providing overall management of project grants.  

 This position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand and report to the Senior Finance and Administration Manager.  

• Develop the grants management program with the input and oversight of the Chief of Party, Senior Finance and Administration Manager, and the RTI Office of Contracts.  
• Oversee grants management process including grant proposal tracking, review, and approval process.  
• Review technical and financial proposals from local NGOs/CBOs, including negotiating annual budgets, and reviews grantee financial expenditure reports for accuracy and adherence to the SOW and budget.  

• Conduct grants activity reporting, budget, and program monitoring, including other operational activities related to compliance with internal and USAID grants management policies.   
• Maintain financial and administrative files for grants and ensure an audit trail for all necessary documentation, including monitoring reports.   
• Ensure timely financial disbursements, compliance with grants financial management policies, monitors all grant expenses, and provides regular updates on grant status.  
• Provide technical assistance as required to build capacity of local partners & grantees.  

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• At least three years’ experience in grants design and administration, management, and distribution of grants; experience administering grants under USAID-funded preferred. 
• Demonstrated strong financial and administrative management skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.  
• Understanding of USAID rules and regulations preferred. 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.  
• Willingness to travel frequently to the field offices.  
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Thai required. 
• Ability to work throughout Thailand.