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.
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Social Solutions International Inc. is seeking a seasoned professional to serve as a Grants Specialist. This is a local hire position. The Grants Specialist will be part of the Grants Team supporting the grantmaking facility and grantee capacity building activity for a $20M grant portfolio supporting 20-30 grants. The Grants Specialist reports to the Grants Manager and the position is based in Suva, Fiji Islands with a possible remote work consideration for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, or the Federated States of Micronesia.
Under the direction of the Grants Manager, the Grants Specialist will contribute to the success of the Pacific American Fund by performing activities that maintain the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the grantmaking facility and support capacity development activities. This role will also require the Grants Specialist to establish and maintain harmonious and effective relationships and undertake all duties to a professional standard. Duties may vary from time to time under the Grants Manager’s direction to meet changing program needs. Occasional travel within the region may be required for grant monitoring site visits, grant launches, and coordinating US government VIP site visits.
Social Solutions is implementing the Pacific American Fund under direct contract with USAID. The Pacific American Fund is a $35 million, 5-year regional grantmaking facility funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and operates across 12 Pacific Island countries. The Pacific American Fund provides and monitors grants to civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other eligible entities addressing a wide range of development challenges across the Pacific region. Administration of the Pacific American Fund grantmaking facility entails preparing and issuing solicitations, reviewing proposals, awarding grants, monitoring and evaluating grant performance, monitoring and auditing financial reports, ensuring due diligence and compliance with USAID rules and regulations, closing out grants, and reporting to USAID. The Pacific American Fund team provides organizational capacity-building to local sub-grantees to ensure proper stewardship of USG funding and improved organizational and financial management of local partners.
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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.
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