Grants Officer, Latin America & Caribbean; LAC

Position Summary

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)3 grantmaking foundation governed by a bipartisan Board of Directors. NED’s mission is to empower democratic activists, civil society organizations, independent media, and core institutes:
International Republican Institute, National Democratic Institute, Center for International Private Enterprise, and Solidarity Center. We seek a motivated, energetic, organized, and resourceful Grants Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) who is a mission‑oriented team player excited to join a fast‑paced Grants LAC team.

This hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C., and is part of the NED bargaining unit.

• Respect
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Excellence

• Participate in proposal review and risk assessment processes, providing input into the assessment of the eligibility and grants administration capacity of prospective grantees.
• Analyze proposal budgets for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Draft new grant agreements and amendments.
• Ensure the smooth management of the grants portfolio, including timely payments, quick response to grantee inquiries, and efficient problem‑solving.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date grant portfolio, sending all reminders, follow‑ups, and closeouts.
• Approve grantee financial reports, payment requests, and conduct resolution of invoice review findings.
• Facilitate grantees’ understanding of grant, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ensure that grants awarded comply with US Government or other donor regulations and/or other special requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (international studies, area studies, nonprofit administration, etc.).
• Strong written, reading, and spoken Spanish required; ability in French and/or Portuguese desired.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in grants and/or contract administration in a nonprofit organization or foundation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; knowledge of grants management database helpful.
• Familiarity with Federal grant regulations and international activities/issues relevant to NED’s operational environment.
• Familiarity with or an interest in the LAC region.
• Ability to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi‑task, set priorities, and organize time efficiently.
• Strong ability to be a team player and self‑starter, comfortable in a supporting role, working independently, and in a multicultural environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Alignment with NED’s Core Values, cited above.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. NED does not provide visa sponsorship and will not consider candidates who now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Consistent with NED’s talent statement, and grounded in our values, the successful individual in this role will demonstrate the following competencies in the delivery of their work while supporting NED’s efforts to advance democratic change:

• Purpose‑Driven
• Reliable
• Expertise
• Respectful collaboration
• Curiosity
• Results‑oriented
• An optimistic mindset

The anticipated compensation this position is $51,750 to $80,250 USD. The salary is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations.

NED also offers a generous benefits package that demonstrates NED’s commitment to health and well‑being.