The International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES) is an international, independent, non-governmental organization providing professional support to electoral democracy. IFES in Georgia is implementing the Increased Trust in the Electoral Process (ITEP) project, a four-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This project is aimed at increasing trust in the electoral process among the public and political participants over three election cycles - 2012 parliamentary elections, 2013 presidential election and 2014 local elections. The project involves close collaboration with the Georgian Central Election Commission (CEC) on matters of capacity building and transparency, technical support to Georgian civil society organizations and media outlets, work with political parties on election law reform, efforts to improve voter access, and extensive voter and civic education, focusing on minorities and vulnerable groups.

Summary of position:

Under the supervision of the IFES Georgia Chief of Party, the Subaward Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing subawards and implementation components of the ITEP project. Subaward Officer is responsible for the preparation and management of subaward solicitations, competitive selection processes, conclusion of agreements, review and monitoring of financial and narrative reports, financial accountability, as well as for preparing routine correspondence and other requirements in accordance with USAID and IFES standard operating procedures. Related to subaward implementation, the Subaward Officer is responsible for monitoring compliance and achievement of local NGO implementers, assuring projects are on track and meeting projected timelines, and all other programmatic and administrative activities as required and as defined by IFES.

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