Population Services International recherche un Conseiller principal en Conformité des sous-contrats basé aux Etats-Unis.

Population Services International recherche un Conseiller principal en Conformité des sous-contrats basé aux Etats-Unis.

Your contributions

-Expert-level Compliance Support: Provide expert advice and guidance for Project Management Team and Network Member staff for projects in assigned portfolio, as well as serving as senior technical advisor to Grants &Contracts team. Liaise and collaborate closely with the Senior Managers, Senior Advisor, and Award Compliance Officer who focus on prime award compliance to ensure alignment of subagreements with prime award terms and conditions and to aid in identification of any areas requiring updating of existing tools; conduct regulatory research and develop guidance for Network Members and program management staff in response to questions related to allowability and approval requirements; proactively track and identify donor/client changes within the industry through resource sites, publications, and continuing education; act as the primary “compliance go-to person” for their portfolio of subawards; provide guidance and advice to Network Members, program management teams, other PSI departments, and G&C team on compliance issues and questions, in addition to other duties as assigned. 30% of Time

-Award Administration: Review award terms and conditions of moderate to high complexity prior to subaward signature, provide expert advice during the subaward negotiation process, extract relevant requirements for Network Members and program management teams, and participate in project kick-off meetings. During Implementation – Support systems to track subaward terms and conditions and maintain permanent files including subaward documentation. Project closeout – Ensure staff understand the entire subaward cycle requirements and are ready for closeout. Maintain an up-to-date awareness of current and changing donor/client regulations, policies and procedures and provide responses to complex questions regarding these topics, with minimal to no assistance. 25% of Time

-Audit Preparation: Independently identify areas requiring updating of existing tools or development of new tools to be used by PSI Network Members and program management staff, including subaward templates, manuals, pre-award assessments, and monitoring tools. Conduct regular reviews of documentation for any subawards issued under their portfolio of awards in the Award Management System and S-Tracker to ensure audit readiness. 20% of Time

-Provide leadership and support by approving processes and activities within the department, e.g. compliance monitoring, Standard Operating Procedures for subaward management and tracking systems. 15% of Time

-Serve as a technical expert for the G&C team in training and capacity building. Lead out in departmental trainings in terms of the development, organization, and presentation of training modules for subaward requirements. 10% of Time

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

-Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.

-Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.

-At least 10 years of progressive experience in federal and/or private grants/contracts management. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.

-Ability to compose reports, presentations, memos, emails, and other written documents in an organized, logical, and concise manner. Ability to write well in English with attention to detail and correct grammar usage.

-Excellent project management and organizational skills – especially with time-sensitive work.

-Expert knowledge of researching and interpreting rules and regulations for US government including 2 CFR 200, Standard Provisions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, AIDAR and rules and regulations of other major funders (e.g. The Global Fund, FCDO, KfW, World Bank, UN Agencies, corporations, and foundations)

-Demonstrated ability to proactively and independently identify potential compliance issues and suggest options, including development of tools or resources to, to address them

Capacity to clearly and effectively communicate technical concepts in non-technical terms to Network Members and project management teams, as well as other PSI departments.

-Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

-Ability to collaborate and participate in teams with a can-do, positive attitude.

-Knack for exercising discretion.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement:You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.

Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.

Honesty:You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.

Collaboration:You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.

Trust:You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

Commitment:You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (202)785-0072.

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