Grants Compliance Administrator

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our Client is located in Washington DC, a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 2,800—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Job Description

Our Client is an AIDS Foundation located in Washington, DC is seeking a Rewards and Compliance officer for an immediate contract to potential hire opportunity!

Responsibilities

  • Independently works with country office staff in assigned countries to ensure that the Foundation has satisfactory sub-grant and procurement programs, and transactions which provide cost-effective and responsive partnerships, goods, and services.
  • Through robust technical assistance and spot-checking, verifies that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable Foundation policies and procedures, and pertinent U.S. and host country laws. Able to conduct hands-on desk side training or workshops on many A&C topics.
  • Guides and facilitates staff in the development and preparation of sub-agreements, procurements, amendments, and donor approvals.
  • Analyzes and evaluates sub-award budget submissions for accuracy and ensures that Client-funded budgets contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs.
  • Deals directly and routinely with Corporate Services and Program colleagues and Grants Managers and Procurement Managers in Client Country offices, and with Associate Director of Operations as needed.
  • Ensures that documents are in compliance with Clients and donor regulations and are complete and accurate.
  • Participates and assists in special projects such as the development of training materials for Client staff and sub-award recipients.
  • Ensures A&C systems are kept up-to-date for assigned awards and maintains other files.
  • Maintains an up-to-date awareness of current and changing donor regulations, policies and procedures; answers most questions on major regulations without assistance.
  • Maintains personal work management system for tracking tasks and follows-up on actions to ensure timely completion.
  • Provides A&C support to the Foundation's new business development process, as needed.
  • Actively contributes to the development of the A&C Department's annual workplan, initiatives, and special projects.
  • Ability to travel to Africa (1-3 times per year) to support colleagues.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • International experience preferred
  • Minimum 4 years experience in administration of U.S. Government funded projects; prior experience with an international non-profit organization preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of U.S. Government grant management regulations and policies, such as 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 700, and 45 CFR 75.
  • Knowledge of contract management and procurement
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including editing and writing. Ability to make presentations to large groups.
  • Ability to think logically and analytically, rapidly assess diverse information, and draw correct conclusions.
  • Excellent organizational skills; detailed oriented.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.