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The East-West Management Institute (EWMI) is currently hiring staff to implement a new rule of law project in Albania funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Improved Court Performance Project will strengthen the efficiency and transparency of Albania’s courts, increase public/NGO demand for improved court performance (including through a grants program), and support investigative journalism in Albania. All positions require fluency in oral and written English and Albanian. Salaries will be determined based on experience, and subject to USAID review and approval. EWMI seeks to fill the following positions immediately:

Grants Officer

The grants officer will work closely with the finance and grants team to administer two primary grant programs and coordinate technical assistance for CSOs. S/he will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Civic Engagement Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

•Minimum five (5) years of experience in grants management and compliance for donor-funded programs, experience with USAID-funded projects preferred;
•Knowledge of the NGO sector in Albania, preferably in the area of legal/justice reform;
•Well organized, detailed oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines;
•Previous experience preparing grant related documents, including Calls for Proposals;
•Experience organizing grant review committees;
•Experience reviewing and approving grantees’ financial reports;
•Experience performing risk assessment for potential grantees;
•Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to transfer skills and knowledge to beneficiaries; and
•University level degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter and a resume that is no longer than three pages and that includes the names and contact information for three professional references to: employment@ewmi.org . Please include in the caption of the email the title of the position being applied for. The attachments (cover letter and CV) should likewise be named to include the position applied for and the applicant’s last name.

Closing date: March 28, 2016.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted – no calls please. Interviews will be conducted in Tirana the week of March 28.