Grant Compliance Specialist

Mary Joy Ethiopia is a nonprofit development oriented organization serves the community for the past 25+ years dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities by advancing and implementing integrated development program focuses on livelihood enhancement, education and heath with cross cutting issues of children empowerment, environmental protection, Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS and inclusiveness

Currently, Mary Joy Ethiopia has been awarded fund with USAID for Family Focused HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services in SNNP, Sidama and SWEP regions

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the grant and compliance manager, the Grants Compliance Officer 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 Officer 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 Officer 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.

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

• 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