Zainab Taqi

Experience

1. Associate Director, Awards Management

   Winrock International

   Aug 2023 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Provides contractual support and guidance globally on donor and Winrock rules and regulations, prime and sub awards, consultant management and sub-contracts. Assigns project portfolios and promotes client focused approach in the provision of services provided by AM team. Recommends and implements improvements to award related workflows and develops and systems to strengthen overall compliance with award terms and conditions, regulations and Winrock policies. Identifies projects that have challenges in issuing and managing contracts and grants provides remote and on-site AM support focused on building the capacity of field staff. Provides guidance and trainings in response to identified needs to ensure award functions are implemented consistently across the global organization. Develops and delivers training, tools, and other guidance documents. Coordinates with program staff to develop, analyze, revise, amend, review and support awards. Participates in negotiations with donors to represent Winrock contractual interests. Provides guidance on the most appropriate mechanisms to achieve project objectives when issuing grants and contracts Takes the lead in addressing contractual disputes, recommends possible courses of action and works with relevant staff to ensure resolution of all outstanding issues. Approves contractual documents in according with Winrock’s schedule of delegations of authority. Remains current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education, and provides training and refresher sessions on pertinent topics. Maintains high ethical standards of integrity and respects confidentiality in representing Winrock International. Works to identify areas for improving knowledge management, sharing tools and improving field focus for awards management. Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Education

• University of Westminster

  Master's degree, Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages

  2007 — 2008