Grants Compliance Specialist - International Relief & Development - Kabul, Afghanistan

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
FLSA: Exempt
Core Sectors: Community Stabilization
Classification: Regular Full-time


Summary: Grants Compliance Specialist assists in the daily management of contracts and grants, works in accordance with IRD HQ guidelines and procedures, and reports to HQ as required. In line with best practices and in keeping with applicable USAID regulations, OMB Circulars 122, 133 and Federal Acquisition Regulations -  Grants Compliance Specialist assists to prevent, detect, and correct violations of law, regulations, IRD policy and procedures; assures the establishment of compliance-related policies and procedures for project operations; provides timely internal reporting of questionable or inappropriate activities to enable timely investigation and resolution of contractual matters; and assures appropriate corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence of misconduct.

Specific Job Functions: • Ensures that IRD’s grant and contract compliance plan meets program needs and, when necessary, adjusts to meet implementation realities; • Reviews project files ad field office procedures for possible fraud or corruption; • Records findings of suspicious documentation, questionable practices and procedures of field offices;

Essential Job Functions: • Assists in developing solicitations for grant applications, evaluation of applications, and determining appropriate type of grant instrument; • Establishes and maintains communication with subcontractors, subgrantees, and vendors  to ensure smooth administration of sub instruments; • Reviews all subgrantee and subcontractor invoices for compliance with contractual terms and conditions; • Ensures Technical Approval/review if provided for all reported deliverables on sub-contractor/grantee invoices; • Uploads all required information into main compliance database; • Assists Program controls units and provides information as requested; • Collaborates with compliance audits; and • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or related field with 5+ years of experience in USAID contract and financial assistance award administration with one or more major contractors and/or NGOs. • Demonstrated working knowledge of OMB 122, 133 and 22 CFR 226 and 22 CFR 228. • Experience with FAR and AIDAR Supplement. • Prior experience with and ability to follow all aspects of procurement process for goods and services under USAID prime assistance instruments. • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. • Fluency in English
Success Factors: • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Ability to coordinate and lead team members. • Excellent interpersonal skill, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team. • Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems. • Ability to work independently and as part of a group. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Travel Requirements: • Up to 60%.

Physical Requirements: All IRD personnel who work in Afghanistan must be physically able: (i) to function for extended periods of time wearing personal protective body armor weighing approximately 35 pounds and a helmet weighing approximately 5 pounds; (ii) to walk comfortably over rough terrain; and (iii) to ascend up to six flights of stairs on a daily basis.  Candidates will be required to provide medical certification to IRD's satisfaction of the absence of any conditions that might impair a candidate's ability to meet these requirements.

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