Germany: Senior Compliance Officer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Act as the focal point for all major compliance matters related to IRC’s ECHO funded awards and other donors as assigned
• Advice IRC internal stakeholders of any changes made to ECHO and other assigned donor compliance regulations and assess the impact on our programmes
• Engage with country offices and regional teams as needed to provide input and develop solutions on major compliance matters
• Support the review and development of IRC policies, tools, templates and guidelines as needed to ensure optimal implementation and understanding of compliance requirements among field and HQ staff
• Provide advice on Subawards and review pre-subaward documentation and instruments to ensure donor regulations are met
• Develop donor specific subaward and subcontract templates for ECHO and other assigned statutory donors
• Provide technical support to appropriate IRC internal stakeholders regarding compliance on budgetary issues
• Participate in the development/revision/review of future Grants Manuals;
• Prepare training materials and conduct trainings on compliance matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Several years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility with operations and programmes
• University degree in a relevant area or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in interpreting and applying statutory and regulatory language in executing awards and contracts from statutory entities
• Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience working with ECHO and ideally other European statutory donors (Including German statutory donors) in the function areas of compliance, business development and grants management
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating donor awards and sub-award agreements/sub-contracts;
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• German and French language skills are an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively and diplomatically negotiate with donors, partners and co-workers and convey complex topics in a way that is accessible to non-specialists
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Excellent command of the MS Office programs
• Keen attention to detail and solution focused/problem solving approach to work

OUR OFFER

• Room to develop in an independent, growing international NGO
• Being part of a highly motivated and skilled team
• Participation in internal trainings and other development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• A permanent employment contract
• An attractive compensation package, including employee benefits

We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. The vacancy will be advertised until a candidate has been hired.

Candidates must have the right to work in Germany.

For more information and to submit an online application, visit:
https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=3373