Grants Officer, Latin America & Caribbean; LAC

Position Title: Grants Officer, Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC)

Grade Level: 4

Reports to: Senior Manager for Grants Administration | Latin America and the Caribbean

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)3 grantmaking foundation that receives an annual Congressional appropriation and is governed by a private, bipartisan Board of Directors. This arrangement positions NED to play a unique role as America’s leading foundation for freedom, empowering the institution to be nimble, innovative, and risk‑taking in support of democratic activists, civil society organizations, independent media, and the NED family core institutes (the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center).

We seek a motivated, energetic, organized, and resourceful Grants Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) who is a mission-oriented team player, and who would be excited to join a fast-paced Grants LAC team.

At NED, You Will Join a Team Of Committed Individuals Who Are Mission And Values Driven. We Are Looking For Individuals Who Will Deliver Their Talents In Support Of Our Work. Our Values Include

• Respect
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Excellence

The Grants Officer works under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Grants, Latin America and the Caribbean in the Grants Administration Department. This position provides hands‑on (cradle‑to‑grave) management of an assigned grant portfolio, working closely with colleagues to provide effective and collaborative due diligence and oversight of grant programs.

The mission of the Grants Administration Department is to provide effective and efficient grants management, guiding grantees through the grant lifecycle to support their successful implementation of projects, in support of NED’s mission. The department strives to promote consistent implementation of policy and procedure, flexibility, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration in the administration of NED’s grantmaking program.

This hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C., and is part of the NED bargaining unit.

• Participate in proposal review and risk assessment processes, providing input into the assessment of the eligibility and grants administration capacity of prospective grantees.
• Analyze proposal budgets for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Draft new grant agreements and amendments.
• Ensure the smooth management of the grants portfolio, including timely payments, quick response to grantee inquiries, and efficient problem‑solving.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date grant portfolio, sending all reminders, follow‑ups, and closeouts.
• Approve grantee financial reports, payment requests, and conduct resolution of invoice review findings.
• Facilitate grantees’ understanding of grant, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ensure that grants awarded are in compliance with US Government or other donor regulations and/or other special requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (international studies, relevant area studies, nonprofit administration, etc.).
• Strong written, reading, and spoken Spanish required; ability in French and/or Portuguese language in addition to Spanish, desired.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in grants and/or contract administration experience in a nonprofit organization or foundation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; knowledge of grants management database helpful.
• Familiarity with Federal grant regulations and international activities/issues relevant to NED’s operational environment.
• Familiarity with or an interest in the LAC region.
• Ability to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
  
  Attention to detail and ability to multi‑task, set priorities, and organize time efficiently.
• Strong ability to be a team player and self‑starter, comfortable in a supporting role, working independently, and in a multicultural environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Alignment with NED’s Core Values, cited above.
• Applicants must be legally…