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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Grants and Contracts Unit (GCU) provides support to Mercy Corps’ Country Office and Global Support Team operations, including financial, program, and administrative staff, on donor regulations compliance along with related internal policy compliance. GCU also provides primary support for the subaward administration function, with an emphasis on drafting compliant subaward agreements and modifications. GCU supports grant compliance and subawards through a three-part strategy of expert technical guidance, training, and grant compliance and subaward resources. Our mission is to increase the level of knowledge and the availability of tools and resources to promote the highest possible standards of financial accountability, transparency, efficiency, and donor compliance.
The Senior Grant Compliance Manager (SGCA) focuses on providing expert technical guidance, training and support to Mercy Corps’ country office and Global Support Team operations, including financial, program and administrative staff, on donor regulations compliance along with related internal policy compliance. Each SGCA provides this support to their assigned countries/regions and in addition has responsibility for assigned compliance focus areas and related projects. Responsibilities include direct compliance support to field and HQ teams, including direct support for complex programs, enhanced compliance support for proposals and awards that are higher value/have complicating factors and staying current on donor regulations. The SGCA will also participate in matrixed teams, share and build the capacity of others, and help integrate their technical areas with others. Compliance focus area for this position is managing the grant compliance resources program.
Grant Compliance (for Assigned Countries/Regions):
Complex Programs (for Assigned Countries/Regions):
Grant Compliance Resources
Develop and manage, in coordination with the GCU Director, an overall grant compliance resource program.
Establish and manage a web-based information center for donor compliance information.
Design and create new compliance guides and templates as need arises, and maintain existing compliance templates for changes in regulations.
Responsible for overseeing the grant award review and approval process, including applicable resources, and provide targeted training to address deficiencies. Coach other team members on approaches and methodologies for negotiating terms with donor representatives.
Lead or assist with compliance related special projects, such as the researching of new donor requirements, supporting donor inquiries or responses, or developing compliance systems, as assigned.
For new compliance resource initiatives, in coordination with the GCU Director, lead or serve on team designing system, policy, procedure and developing manuals, as need.
As assigned, upon establishment of a new compliance resource, responsible for supporting and ensuring resource is functioning as intended.
Other:
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Reports Directly To: Director, Grants and Contracts Unit
Works Directly With: Country office personnel, including Country Finance Managers, Country Directors and Program Managers; International Finance; Regional Program Team; Internal Audit; Global Procurement & Logistics; and Accounting.
Managerwill demonstrate significant experience with the regulations of MCG’s major donors. Proven ability to successfully communicate concepts, procedures and objectives and initiate and maintain positive and productive relationships with country office staff, program staff and donor agencies is necessary. The ability to read, understand and interpret detailed award terms and conditions as well as maintain a detailed knowledge of the regulations will be a critical success factor. A high level of attention to detail in all aspects of his/her work is a necessity. The Managermust be able to conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity and objectivity while also working towards an overall objective of positively promoting compliance. Through significant experience with MCG’s major donors, the Managerwill be able to advise and coach other Mercy Corps staff on how to respond to and/or negotiate with donors on regulations issues. Managermust demonstrate the drive and initiative to contribute to internal team efforts.
Some travel (up to approximately 25-30%) may be required to field locations, including program locations that may include insecure or harsh environments.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.