Grant Writer/Financial Consultant

Position Title:                     Grant Writer/Financial Consultant

Employment Status:             Full-time/Two Year Contract

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Secure grant funding from identified funding agencies in consultation with the CEO.
• Develop and monitor procedures for complying with grant requirements, guidelines, and regulations of funding programs.
• Assist the bank with the management of grant programs and submit required financial reports as mandated by the funding agencies.
• Develop and monitor budget for grants and funded programs.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports summarizing the evaluation of all grants and funded programs.
• Organize training programs for the bank staff prior to implementation of new grant funded programs.
• Advise CEO on financial and strategic matters with a view to improving the financial strength of the bank.

Education and Experience:  Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) with emphasis in Finance or equivalent with five to eight

(5-8) years of relevant experience.

Skill Set:  Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency, action orientation, quantitative skills.

Salary Range:            Commensurate with skills and experience.

Application Deadline:            4:00 pm, Friday, November 24, 2006

Applications are available at the front desk of the Development Bank of American Samoa. No phone call please.