William Nyuon
Juba,Central Equatoria
Summary
Accomplished Grants Compliance Manager with a proven track record at DT Global South Sudan_USAID Shejeh Salam, excelling in document reviews and fostering effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing grant compliance, streamlining procurement processes, and leading teams to exceed project goals. Renowned for organizational skills and a results-driven approach, significantly improving grant management efficiency.
Over 9 years' experience with developmental organizations with expertise in grants management in peace building, conflict mitigation, governance, media and civil society programs working with youth groups, women groups, traditional leaders, faith based organizations and government institution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Compliance Manager
DT Global South Sudan_USAID Shejeh Salam
Juba, Central Equatoria
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed documents (negotiation memos, grant agreements, budgets and conception notes, amongst others) produced by Shejeh Salam program teams, in line with donor’s rules and regulations before sharing with senior management for authorization.
- Reviewed regional budgets and grant ideas (Concept Note) requests before submission to Senior Management for subsequent review and submission to donor.
- Conducted grantees/partners due diligence in order to satisfy legal requirements for possible partnership.
- Ensured contracts deliverables are achieved to pave way for milestone payments.
- Updated regional teams on the status of grants end-date and expenditures.
- Advised regional teams on any overspent in each grant.
- Reviewed grant amendments to ensure they adequately reflect correct costs.
- Supervised Database Officer, to ensure that all grant records are being maintained.
- Audited grant documents to ensure that they are filed correctly in each grant folder.
- Worked closely with the regional teams to support them in improving all grant documentation, and work with senior management to prepare and lead training sessions on specific grant documents or related issues.
- Participated in procurement processes including technical and financial evaluation of bids.
- Tracked regional grant expenditures.
- Approved Call Orders up to $10,000.00
Grants and Procurement Specialist
DT Global South Sudan_USAID Shejeh Salam
Juba, Central Equatoria
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Supported grants development inclusive of grant idea, and the budgets.
- Reviewed grant documents inclusive of negotiation memorandums, grant agreements, cost justification documents, and amendments in line with donor and DT Global procedures.
- Reviewed grant expenditures to reconcile variances.
- Generated all type of grant amendments (cost, scope and end-date) in support of unanticipated changes encountered during grant implementation.
- Submitted weekly activity notes and contributed to the quarterly reports as requested by Regional Program Manager.
- Ensured all files are uploaded in the database (Sharepoint and DevResults).
- Contributed to "Success Story" write up showing the activity impacts.
- Conducted regular field visit to oversee activities implementation and close down of grants.
- participated in procurement processes including technical and financial evaluation for tenders or bids analysis.
- Tracked grants expenses to eliminate overspent of grants.
- Activity focal point in the region of assignment including taking leadership for relationship development with other programs/partners.
Grants Specialist
AECOM International_USAID VISTAS Program
Juba, Central Equatoria
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Supported grant development inclusive of idea and budgets to the implementation and closeout.
- Conducted grantees or partners' due diligence for partnership purposes.
- Conducted kick off meeting with partners upon the approval of grants.
- Organized public events and meetings with partners.
- Ensured day-to-day implementation of activities in the assigned locations.
- Participated in procurement processes inclusive of collecting of quotations, technical and financial evaluation of bids.
- Compiled weekly activity notes and contributed to bi-weekly and quarterly reports.
- Ensured comprehensive grant closeout process and ensured all files and uploaded in the folders.
- Tracked all grants expenses to avoid unnecessary spending.
- Generated all types of grant amendments inclusive of cost, scope and end-date.
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements through diligent monitoring of program activities and timely submission of reports.
Grants and Finance Specialist
AECOM International_USAID VISTAS Program
Akobo, Jonglei State
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Acted as focal point for the Akobo office, inclusive of all administrative duties and attending coordination meetings.
- Supervised local staff to ensure they carry out their duties as per their job descriptions.
- Ensured organization property such as cash, fuel, vehicles are safe.
- Ensured grants implementation go smoothly as per the plan and the timelines.
- Provided reports on context and security concerns to the Juba-based security manager.
- Reviewed general ledgers, and reconciled physical cash with the ledger.
- Ensured grant expenditures are recorded correctly.
Program Officer
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, NDI
Bor, Jonglei State
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Organized workshops and trainings for partners to increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
- Ensured constituency dialogues (public forum) are conducted in different constituencies in Bor County and attended by both State and National Members of Parliament.
- Supported the planning and implementation of all South Sudan Network for Democracy and Election (SSuNDE) activities in the State including work plans, budgeting, and implementation.
- Maintained relationships with the State Assembly, Constituency Dialogue MPs, relevant chairpersons, government officials, civil society actors, and other stakeholders within Jonglei State.
- Participated in all coordination meeting in the state and ensured partners and state authority fully understand NDI activities in the state.
- Conducted capacity building trainings for civil society organizations in the state focusing on financial management, advocacy, and maintaining positive relationships with local stakeholders
- Reviewed partners’ financial reconciliations and ensured all supporting documents are attached.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Mt. Kenya University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2019 - Current
Advance Diploma - International Relations & Diplomacy
Graffins College
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2007 - 01.2008
Certificate - Certificate in Computer Packages
Skillsoft Computer College
Nairobi, Kenya 11.2006 - 01.2007
Skills
Document reviews
Languages
English
Professional Working
Nuer
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Certification
Conflict and Disaster Management
Timeline
Grants Compliance Manager
DT Global South Sudan_USAID Shejeh Salam
01.2023 - Current
Grants and Procurement Specialist
DT Global South Sudan_USAID Shejeh Salam
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Mt. Kenya University
01.2019 - Current
Grants Specialist
AECOM International_USAID VISTAS Program
05.2016 - 04.2019
Grants and Finance Specialist
AECOM International_USAID VISTAS Program
11.2014 - 04.2016
Conflict and Disaster Management
04-2014
Program Officer
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, NDI
07.2012 - 01.2014
Advance Diploma - International Relations & Diplomacy
Graffins College
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certificate - Certificate in Computer Packages
Skillsoft Computer College
11.2006 - 01.2007
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