CI Mexico is searching for a:Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Throughscience, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will provide full cycle grants and contracts support to staff and sub-recipients. The position will
ensure that all financial and administrative aspects of grants and contracts management are performed efficientlyand to a high standard of quality, from review of applicant budgets to quarterly financial closing, review of audits
and in-depth financial site visit and desk reviews. This position will ensure that their portfolio of grants andcontracts complies with institutional policies and any applicable donor requirements, with an emphasis on
oversight of financial reporting, risk management and contractual compliance. Specifically this position isresponsible for assessing and managing grantee risk and compliance, generating grant agreements, contracts
and amendments, ensuring integrity of data in the grants and contracts database(s), analyzing data, reviewing
grantee financial reports, trouble-shooting financial reporting errors, and processing disbursement requests. The
position involves managing the communication flow with grantees, internal staff, and external program staff.
Incumbent will work with the team on improvements to grants management systems and processes and on
training of staff and grantees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate grant-making and contracting by providing flexible, responsive, and informed support to program
staff, field colleagues, grantees, and applicants. Review financial reports, provide feedback to grantees andidentify areas for strengthening of financial management practices. Ensure grantee compliance with terms ofgrant agreements. Address and resolve issues of administrative, financial and contractual compliance withgrantees. Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintain awareness of user needs for the grant system,
proposing fixes and improvements as appropriate. Participate in the development of new grant-making systemand supporting template Assist in training of grants staff and grantees and build solution-oriented business
partner relationship with staff from assigned programs. Assist in updating, and helping ensure staff adherence
to, grant management policies and procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS••••••••••••

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a finance-related field.
3-5 years of related work experience, preferably in grants or finance.
Proficiency in written and oral Spanish and English.
Advanced Excel skills
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Evidence of initiative, self-direction, and independent problem-solving.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Language requirements: English advanced.
Some knowledge of environment and international affairs.
Advanced knowledge of finance and contracts.

OTHER• Deadline for applying: March 20, 2020
• Submit your CV and letter of interest in English, to xduran@conservation.org• Please enter CI MEXICO GRANTS COORDINATOR" as the “Subject” of your email