Reporting to the COO, the SCGCM will have overall strategic responsibilities that extend across the organization. The SCGCM will be a liaison to key m2m partners on contractual and other assigned representative issues; and work with specific m2m’s Board of Directors Committees to keep them abreast of any compliance-related issues. Overall responsibility for Grants and Contracts unit budget and annual unit work plan development. This position would be based at the Head Office in Cape Town
Key Performance Areas:
Design, implement and oversee the grant and contract management systems across all entities and branches
Review cost proposals, in coordination with the Business Development and Finance Departments, including budget cost notes, certifications, subordinate or sub-recipient templates and negotiations, reviewing final solicitations and proposals for compliance, responsiveness and sound business practices in pricing.
Oversee the review, negotiation, and execution of incoming award agreements.
Responsible for the management of the senior grants compliance officer and grants compliance officer
Serve as the “compliance focal person” for all assigned projects and provides guidance and advice to implementation staff including program, operations and finance staff on compliance issues and questions.
Responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating outgoing agreements, including sub-agreements, teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding and lease agreements.
Develop training materials and assist with facilitating training sessions on key issues such as Awards Management, Compliance, Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest, etc.
Develop and implement award/sub-award management associated procedures within pre-established parameters.
Plan, conduct, and or support program audits via an annual work plan. Visit country offices to assess compliance and ensure correct systems and filing processes are implemented.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
BS/BA degree
Master’s of Business Administration or Accounting or similar highly desired.
5 years of experience with U.S. federal and/or private grants/contracts management.
Demonstrated expertise with researching, interpreting, and applying donor regulations. Knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, federal cost principles, OMB circulars, administrative requirements, and other applicable rules and regulations regarding implementation of federal awards, required.
Deep experience in organizational-level budgeting and fiscal management.
Experience in award management, ability to coach and train other staff, preferred.
Competencies Required:
Excellent project management skills
Track record of effective program implementation leadership; ability to leverage strengths/approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Strong attention to details, analytical and decisive decision maker
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach to operational management.
Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
Ability to operate as an effective tactical, as well as exceptional strategic thinking.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff
HOW TO APPLY:
· Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Specialist at recruitment2@m2m.org by 20 May 2016. Please insert Compliance Manager in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us by 1 June 2016 please consider your application unsuccessful.