Closing date: 06 May 2016
Position: Donor
Reporting & Compliance Officer
Reporting & Compliance Officer
Location:
London, UK with travel to other RI locations
London, UK with travel to other RI locations
Reports to:
Grants and Contracts Manager
Grants and Contracts Manager
About RI:
Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian,
nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the
world’s most vulnerable pop
Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian,
nonprofit organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the
world’s most vulnerable pop
ulations. By partnering with communities on the
front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and
long-term community development, providing them the tools and support they need
to gain self-reliance.
Position Summary: RI has a diverse grants portfolio comprised of grants
from multilateral and bilateral grantors such as DfID, the EU, the UN system,
US Government, and others Institutional Grantors. Under the guidance of the
Grants and Contracts Manager, the Donor Reporting & Compliance Officer will
review and monitor a portfolio of key grants from a compliance standpoint,
specifically ensuring that program teams understand and correctly administer
contractual requirements. The position will provide guidance to field teams
with regard to grantor reporting, administrative requirements such as
amendments, waivers, and other approvals as necessary. The Donor Reporting
& Compliance Officer will also oversee the development, review, and
management of key contractual documents, track grants during their life cycle,
and ensure that RI’s grants portfolio is up to date.
from multilateral and bilateral grantors such as DfID, the EU, the UN system,
US Government, and others Institutional Grantors. Under the guidance of the
Grants and Contracts Manager, the Donor Reporting & Compliance Officer will
review and monitor a portfolio of key grants from a compliance standpoint,
specifically ensuring that program teams understand and correctly administer
contractual requirements. The position will provide guidance to field teams
with regard to grantor reporting, administrative requirements such as
amendments, waivers, and other approvals as necessary. The Donor Reporting
& Compliance Officer will also oversee the development, review, and
management of key contractual documents, track grants during their life cycle,
and ensure that RI’s grants portfolio is up to date.
(This job description follows a project life
cycle approach).
cycle approach).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Development
- Experience
with USAID, the EU, the UN, and other institutional grantors is required - Review
cost proposals, budget narratives, and budget modifications for accuracy
of calculations, for internal consistency, and to ensure all budgeted
costs are allowable and in accordance with donor regulations and internal
RI requirements - Facilitate
teaming agreements as needed - Assist
with award negotiations as needed and oversee development of new grant
agreements (including sub-agreements, MoUs, and other contractual
documents) when a new award comes through
Project Administration
- Serve
as a liaison between grantor and program team for key grants - Guide
project start-up and enforce project reporting in collaboration with
program staff - Analyze
program reports and Budget vs. Actual’s to determine timely program
progress, and compliance with laws, standards and guidelines - Ensure
close communication with program teams and facilitate trouble-shooting
with regard to grant implementation in coordination with field and
regional teams to minimize no-cost extensions - Facilitate
grant modifications as necessary and update appropriate grant files - Maintain
an up-to-date grants database and ensure all project grant documentation
is up-to-date and complete (including enforcing appropriate filing
requirements for all grant documents)
Project Close-out
- Review
and facilitate final reporting per grantor guidelines for key grants - Ensure
the grant can be closed out in coordination with the finance and
procurement departments and record close-out in the RI grants systems
Grants policies and templates
- Assist
in revising key Grants units standard operating procedures as needed - Facilitate
revision of critical grants templates including agreement templates and
forms as needed
Training/Technical Assistance
- Identify
training needs and help determine appropriate resources in areas such as
grantor rules and regulations as necessary - Be
well versed in key grantor guidelines such as European Union, UN system,
DfID, and the US government
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to
achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to
achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
- Strong
computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications,
especially Word, Excel and Outlook - Demonstrated
experience with grant management strategies in a similar environment - Demonstrated
ability to follow instructions and carefully review work for accuracy - Excellent
organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple
responsibilities and meet deadlines - Strong
representational skills and ability to serve as an effective liaison to
donors, NGO partners, and the private sector - Excellent
writing skills - Experience
with budgeting and cost projections - Ability
to act independently to identify and analyze problems and recommend
cost-effective solutions - BA
degree in a related field, an MA degree preferred - Ability
to travel overseas, at a short notice, as required by direct supervisor
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles:
humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We
affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We
affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
- Inclusiveness
- Transparency
and Accountability - Agility
and Innovation - Collaboration
- Sustainability
Location: London
Closing date: 6 May 2016
Please note that due to the urgent need to
fill this role, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the
closing date.
fill this role, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the
closing date.
Salary: £21 – £32k p/a.
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