- Position Title
- GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST(BIL)
- Agency
- African Development Foundation
- Announcement Number
- ADF-21-DE-11250241JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 to Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met to do the work of the position. Please certify if you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume. Are you fluent in both French and English, both orally and in writing?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
4.
From the description below, select the ONE response that best describes your experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Grants Management Specialist (Bilingual) GS-1109-09. Note: Applicants who qualify based on substitution of education or a combination of education and experience response must provide transcripts as verification of their education.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Prepares grant awards, amendments, and correspondence to communicate grant portfolio results.
6.
Provides technical guidance on the laws, regulations, and policies associated with grants and cooperative agreements.
7.
Advises program and grant officials in the technical aspects of the grants closeout process.
8.
Provides guidance and interpretation of regulations and grants policies to internal staff, grantees, and contractors.
9.
Monitors the grants process to ensure deadlines are met.
10.
Tracks progress of ongoing projects and activities for the purpose of recommending changes in strategy or approach.
11.
Analyzes project status data in order to prepare project status reports, financial statements, and monitor progress against targets.
12.
Develops a strategic vision and mission for establishing key development priorities and having sufficient resources to address all issues identified by the community in order to devise realistic strategies.
13.
Develops, manages, and monitors close-out of grants to ensure compliance with USADF policies.
14.
Prepares and delivers oral briefings, formal speeches, informal remarks, presentations, etc., involving complex technical information related to projects.
15.
Leads effective meetings with diverse stakeholder groups.
16.
Delivers clear and convincing presentations to diverse groups within and outside the organization.
17.
Serves as a formal communication channel between African communities about municipal issues and development.
18.
Prepares grant related briefing materials or correspondence (e.g. letters, budgetary information, memos, grant documents, reports, and e-mails) in order to address administrative and/or management issues.
19.
Develops materials for seminars, workshops, conferences, meetings, etc. to communicate information to grant applicants and/or grantees.
20.
Presents written information to various external/internal groups about issues relevant to the agency.
21.
Composes clear, concise, and logical documents or correspondence involving complex technical information.
22.
Determines actions to be taken to ensure compliance with grant terms and obligations.
23.
Evaluates techniques employed by grantee to ensure proper stewardship of funds are entrusted.
24.
Develops key performance indicators and criteria for measuring performance, both for overall and specific projects, which enables management to align actions with set objectives.
25.
Evaluates business plans and grant proposals to identify potential administrative or fiscal problems.
26.
Conducts cost analysis of the grantee budget request and justification to ensure administrative and financial policies/procedures are followed.
27.
Reviews and coordinates business management activities related to audit resolution.