Amideast
Manager, Contracts and Grants
Location: Headquarters – Washington, DC, USA
Job Type: Full‑Time
Posting Date: 10/25/2025
Amideast is an American non‑profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. With country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond, Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st‑century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at
www.amideast.org .
Position Description The Manager of Contracts and Grants is responsible for handling the lifecycle of contracts and grants, including the review of all contract and grant documentation, project set‑up, compliance monitoring, and post‑award administration. The role ensures that all agreements align with organizational policies, donor and funder requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The Manager works closely and collaboratively with program and finance staff and with external partners to support Amideast’s mission through effective stewardship of associated private and public funds.
Responsibilities
Review all grant, contract, and other agreement documents for accuracy and appropriateness, advise on corrections or modifications prior to signature.
Track cost share obligations; review and approve cost share documentation for allowability.
Conduct risk assessments and pre‑award assessments of proposed subrecipients; advise on appropriate contracting mechanisms and subaward oversight and monitoring requirements; support program staff in performance and compliance monitoring of subrecipients as needed; ensure proper close‑out of subawards.
Lead new award kick‑off meetings to review compliance requirements with program managers.
Ensure and track compliance with foreign tax reporting, SPOT reporting, and other selected award requirements.
Advise on award close‑out procedures and ensure proper close‑out of awards.
Maintain the Amideast agreement tracker and keep it updated weekly.
Ensure new project set‑up is completed in coordination with program and finance teams.
Maintain all permanent contract and grant files – both electronic and hardcopy – in accordance with client regulations and Amideast record retention policies.
Support annual audits and financial reporting related to the administration of contracts and grants.
Ensure standard templates for memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, grants, contracts, subcontracts, and NDAs remain current; advise on any customized modifications.
Support negotiations for contractual agreements or modifications, resolving disputes as needed.
Oversee and enforce procurement policies to ensure fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency.
Maintain compliance with all private, corporate, federal, state, and foreign government funding requirements, including FAR, DFARS, OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2CFR200), and U.S. sanctions vetting.
Lead compliance and registration processes with new funders, including producing required policies and documentation.
Handle the annual SAM.gov registration process.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all relevant U.S. and foreign government and private sector grant/contractual regulations.
Ensure sanctions clearance for all parties in compliance with U.S. sanctions laws.
Develop and update policies and procedures and train staff on a regular basis to ensure organizational compliance with administrative processes and regulations governing the organization’s contracts and grants.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
7–10 years of direct experience managing contracts and grants, preferably with a non‑profit organization.
Experience negotiating and preparing international contracts and agreements with commercial, nonprofit, and government clients and partners.
Track record of working successfully in an international business environment.
Project management and organizational skills to set priorities, establish deadlines, and follow through in a timely manner; ability to organize files and records for easy access and tracking.
Knowledge of for‑profit, non‑profit, and U.S. and foreign government requirements, policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of contracts and grants.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Experience negotiating and drafting contracts, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements in domestic and international settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Exemplary collaboration, management, and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with all levels of staff.
Preferred
Proficiency in Arabic and/or French.
Familiarity with the Middle East and North Africa region.
Work Environment
Professional office environment (corporate or remote home office, hybrid).
Use of computer (laptop or desktop), printer/photocopier/scanner/fax, telephone.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act or local law.
This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. The Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without additional compensation.
Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies, including but not limited to Anti‑Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
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Job Type: Full‑Time
Posting Date: 10/25/2025
Amideast is an American non‑profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. With country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond, Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st‑century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at
www.amideast.org .
Position Description The Manager of Contracts and Grants is responsible for handling the lifecycle of contracts and grants, including the review of all contract and grant documentation, project set‑up, compliance monitoring, and post‑award administration. The role ensures that all agreements align with organizational policies, donor and funder requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The Manager works closely and collaboratively with program and finance staff and with external partners to support Amideast’s mission through effective stewardship of associated private and public funds.
Responsibilities
Review all grant, contract, and other agreement documents for accuracy and appropriateness, advise on corrections or modifications prior to signature.
Track cost share obligations; review and approve cost share documentation for allowability.
Conduct risk assessments and pre‑award assessments of proposed subrecipients; advise on appropriate contracting mechanisms and subaward oversight and monitoring requirements; support program staff in performance and compliance monitoring of subrecipients as needed; ensure proper close‑out of subawards.
Lead new award kick‑off meetings to review compliance requirements with program managers.
Ensure and track compliance with foreign tax reporting, SPOT reporting, and other selected award requirements.
Advise on award close‑out procedures and ensure proper close‑out of awards.
Maintain the Amideast agreement tracker and keep it updated weekly.
Ensure new project set‑up is completed in coordination with program and finance teams.
Maintain all permanent contract and grant files – both electronic and hardcopy – in accordance with client regulations and Amideast record retention policies.
Support annual audits and financial reporting related to the administration of contracts and grants.
Ensure standard templates for memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, grants, contracts, subcontracts, and NDAs remain current; advise on any customized modifications.
Support negotiations for contractual agreements or modifications, resolving disputes as needed.
Oversee and enforce procurement policies to ensure fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency.
Maintain compliance with all private, corporate, federal, state, and foreign government funding requirements, including FAR, DFARS, OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2CFR200), and U.S. sanctions vetting.
Lead compliance and registration processes with new funders, including producing required policies and documentation.
Handle the annual SAM.gov registration process.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all relevant U.S. and foreign government and private sector grant/contractual regulations.
Ensure sanctions clearance for all parties in compliance with U.S. sanctions laws.
Develop and update policies and procedures and train staff on a regular basis to ensure organizational compliance with administrative processes and regulations governing the organization’s contracts and grants.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
7–10 years of direct experience managing contracts and grants, preferably with a non‑profit organization.
Experience negotiating and preparing international contracts and agreements with commercial, nonprofit, and government clients and partners.
Track record of working successfully in an international business environment.
Project management and organizational skills to set priorities, establish deadlines, and follow through in a timely manner; ability to organize files and records for easy access and tracking.
Knowledge of for‑profit, non‑profit, and U.S. and foreign government requirements, policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of contracts and grants.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Experience negotiating and drafting contracts, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements in domestic and international settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Exemplary collaboration, management, and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with all levels of staff.
Preferred
Proficiency in Arabic and/or French.
Familiarity with the Middle East and North Africa region.
Work Environment
Professional office environment (corporate or remote home office, hybrid).
Use of computer (laptop or desktop), printer/photocopier/scanner/fax, telephone.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act or local law.
This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. The Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without additional compensation.
Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies, including but not limited to Anti‑Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
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