Subgrants Assistant
The Subgrants Department within NDI approves, issues, and monitors subgrants granted to international NGOs and U.S.-based organizations. NDI monitors the subgrantees to ensure they are in compliance with federal regulations and non-U.S. donor regulations. The Subgrants Assistant will play an important role by assisting the Subgrants Department. As a result of COVID-19, this position will start in a remote capacity. However, when the office re-opens, the position will be based in our Washington, DC office and the expectation is that the Subgrants Assistant will be based locally to fulfill this obligation.
Responsibilities:
Enter new subgrant records and update subgrantee data in MS Access Subgrants Database and other related software
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