Manages standard grant and contract investment tasks, with an emphasis on attention to detail and process consistency. Contributes to the collective success of GCS by participating as a member of the GCS Business Teams, actively engaging in continuous improvement activities and collaborating across the broader team. In support of foundation excellence, may provide input on special projects related to investment work and system use.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Conduct initial due diligence for grants and contracts.
- Draft a high volume of standard grant/contract agreements (based on templates provided by Legal).
- Review contracts to determine level of complexity and draft or assign accordingly.
- Responsible for GCS investment tasks related to ongoing management of active investments (e.g., payments, amendments and updating due diligence).
- Serve as a collaborative member of one of the GCS Business Teams responsible for business operations.
- Contribute to special projects as requested.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s or other advanced degree with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to prioritize varied tasks.
- Exercises sound judgment in day-to-day activities, including communications, transactions, etc.
- Detail oriented and makes a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects.
- Consistently and accurately manages work.
- Ability to think broadly and problem solve.
- Understands when to escalate issues using the appropriate communication channels.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to positively and productively interact with colleagues.
- Able to give and receive direct feedback.
- Engages with team and approaches work in a collaborative manner.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 23 2019
Active Until:
Apr 23 2019
Hiring Organization:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit