Integrated Service on Health and Development Grant Compliance Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Integrated Service on Health and Development Grant Compliance Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

Reports to: Grant and compliance manager

Job summary

Under the supervision of the grant and compliance manager, the Grants Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the follow-up and support grant management and compliance issues with Implementing partners and grants management activities.

S/he participates in the pre-award assessments, review of proposals/sub agreement documents and budgets, participates in compliance visits, and provides guidance on program contractual requirements. The Grants Compliance Specialist ensures that all grant activities are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.

S/he prepares grant agreements, modifications and sub-contracts, budget utilization and implementation, document review and feedback. Additionally, the Grants Compliance Specialist is responsible to review existing policy manuals, edit Activity Management Guide, and prepare assessment reports, capacity building of partners in terms of grant management etc.

Job responsibilities

Provide technical support to sub recipients in the development of work-plan and budget to be followed during the award contract period.

Review work-plans and budget from partners to ensure compliance with ISHDO’s planning, monitoring and evaluation (PME) policy guidelines.

Facilitate and process grant payment to sub recipients, obtain and record grant payment receipts in accordance with ISHDO guidelines.

Receive and assess financial reports from partners ensuring compliance with USAID requirements on proper reporting of expenditures, invoicing, procurement and asset management.

Monitor adherence and compliance to financial control systems, policies and procedures as per USAID requirements.

Monitor sub recipient compliance, conducts field office site visits to ensure consistency with grant terms and conditions, timelines, budgets, and performance measures.

Conduct financial assessment of sub recipients, identify and mitigate risks in situations where contractual obligations may not be met.

Ensure strict adherence and compliance to financial

control systems, policies and procedures.

Review and verify that sub recipients maintain proper books of accounts, including an up-to-date register of assets as well as proper filing and archiving of financial documents.

Participate in the capacity building of partners in grant management, USAID rules and regulation etc.

Support the coordination, planning, and execution of annual audit of Sub recipients.

Perform other duties assigned by Supervisors

Job Requirements

Required education and experiences

A minimum of BA Degree in Business administration, management, accounting and finance or related fields

At least 5 years’ experience in grants compliance management.

Familiarity with USG rules and regulations.

Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and compliance, experience in training staff and sub-recipients in grants’ management, ability to work seamlessly as a vital team member with high accountability

Personal skills

Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, leadership, problem solving and time management skills.

Skills in determining priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and positive professional attitude

Ability to represent the project in a professional manner at all times

Excellent written and communication skills in English language

Skills in MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Accounting system

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Integrated Service on Health and Development Grant Compliance Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

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