<p><strong>POSITION TITLE</strong>: Grants & Procurement Officer</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong><strong> </strong>Bangkok, Thailand</p> <p><strong>PROJECT:</strong> USDA Thailand Market Innovation & Livestock Knowledge (MILK)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>PROJECT SUMMARY: </strong>MILK is a comprehensive dairy value chain development program focused on increasing productivity, competitiveness, and market access across the sector. Activities included strengthening the capacity of dairy cooperatives and milk collection centers through management, operational, extension service, and digital transformation support; expanding farmer access to productivity-enhancing inputs, artificial insemination, veterinary services, and agricultural financing; supporting dairy processors with infrastructure upgrades, cold-chain improvements, food safety certification, and product development; and facilitating market linkages, trade promotion, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reforms to improve sector performance. The project will work closely with farmers, cooperatives, processors, government agencies, financial institutions, and private-sector partners to enhance milk quality, increase farmer incomes, promote adoption of modern technologies, and expand domestic and export market opportunities. </p> <p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:</strong> The Grants & Procurement has day-to-day responsibility for administering grant and procurement cycles for USDA Thailand Market Innovation & Livestock Knowledge (MILK) project based in Bangkok, Thailand. Position will be based in Bangkok with travel to project activity locations.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>GENERAL:</strong> </p> <p>Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in Thailand and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock International is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SALARY & BENEFITS:</strong> </p> <p>The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits include life, disability and medical insurance, retirement, and other standard Winrock International benefits. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Subawards: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with the operations and technical staff to develop requests for proposals and support grant recipients with the finalization of scopes of work, action plans, and budgets before signing grant agreements.</li> <li>Conduct pre-award assessments, coordinate reviews, and document findings to inform the final selection decisions for grantees and sub-contractors.</li> <li>Lead and facilitate the formation and activities of grants review panels consisting of multi-disciplinary teams with relevant expertise and expertise.</li> <li>Coordinate preparation of all necessary documents for grants, sub-awards, and subcontracts for review and approval by the Home Office and the donor.</li> <li>Draft grant agreements for internal reviews and liaise with the partner on signing.</li> <li>Ensure that grantees understand grant agreement requirements (financial, reporting, etc.)</li> <li>Organize and facilitate portions of post-award orientations for subrecipients.</li> <li>Liaise with the Technical Team to review grantee inputs, including financial reports and technical reports, ensuring that grant agreement requirements are met. </li> <li>Track grant progress, working with the technical team to ensure necessary amendments and close-out procedures are timely, efficient, and compliant.</li> <li>Ensure overall compliance with Winrock and USDA policies.</li> <li>Ensure timely internal review and clearance of all financial documentation and reporting associated with grants.</li> <li>Ensure timely and accurate payments are made to partners throughout the life of the sub-grants.</li> <li>Visit grantees’ offices and project activities as necessary to assess compliance and ensure correct systems and filing are present.</li> <li>Provide guidance and advice to grantees and program staff on compliance issues and questions.</li> <li>Maintain high ethical standards of integrity and respect confidentiality.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Procurements</strong>:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Source and procure goods, works, and services in compliance with Winrock and USDA policies and procedures</li> <li>Ensure staff understand policies and procedures and collaborate to prepare a consolidated procurement plan to ensure the timely provision of goods and services</li> <li>Prepare bidding documents, issue purchase orders and requests for quotations for goods, works, and services in coordination with project staff, and undertake the appropriate tendering process</li> <li>Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate prices, delivery, and after-sales services with suppliers</li> <li>Maintain