Grant Contracts Associate

Boston, MA, United States

Description

Position Title: Grant Contracts Associate

Reports to: Legal Director, Grant Contracts

Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or hybrid of these two options

Position Type: Full time

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Legal Director, Grant Contracts and working within the global Partners In Health (PIH) Legal team as part of the Grant Contracts team, the Grant Contracts Associate will help draft, review and negotiate contracts for PIH with a focus on grant-related agreements. The Associate will assist with oversight and support for compliance with organization-wide policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Drafts or reviews and negotiates contracts on behalf of PIH including award and subaward agreements, consulting and other agreements for professional services, teaming agreements, MOUs and other grant-related agreements

Monitors and supports compliance with organization-wide Grant Management & Compliance-related policies and procedures

Trains coordination site, care delivery site, and educational site staff on organization-wide policies and procedures related to grant compliance

Assists with interpreting and applying Federal, multilateral, and private funder statutes, rules, and regulations regarding grant administration

Qualifications:

JD or paralegal

At least 3 years of experience with contract review and negotiation

Experience with USAID, Global Fund, World Bank, and/or other government and multilateral grants preferred, but not required

Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of Federal laws and guidelines for administration of federally funded grant projects including Uniform Guidance preferred, but not required

French or Spanish language skills preferred, but not required

Ability to present information effectively to top management and project managers

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under deadline pressure and changing priorities

Ability to solve problems creatively in order to meet organizational goals and objectives

Ability to work well with a diverse team of stakeholders, honoring the concerns and priorities of local staff in field sites

Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries

Interest in social justice strongly desirable

Please include a resume or CV and a cover letter for application review. Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role.

Organizational Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world's leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments' efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.

Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $90,000/year. The starting salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan with employer match, as well as participate in organization-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Full time employees will also receive 15 days of vacation, 12 sick days, 3 personal days and 3 volunteer days in addition to paid time off during the week between Christmas and New Years, the week of July 4th and 11 additional holidays annually.

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