Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager – USG and UN Agencies (Worldwide Remote)
United States
Global Conservation Full-Time
Global Conservation

Job Description
Position: Compliance Manager, USG and UN Agencies
Reports to: Associate Director, Award Compliance
Position Managed: None
Location: United States
Country Program/Sector: Grants Management & Compliance (GMC)
Scope: Global
Position Type: Full-Time

Candidates outside United States will be considered under WCS local hiring package.

Job Summary:
The Compliance Manager, United States Government (USG) and United Nations (UN) Agencies is an integral member of the Grants Management and Compliance (GMC) Award Compliance Team. Reporting to GMC’s Associate Director of Award Compliance, they will be responsible for day-to-day oversight and compliance guidance for WCS’s substantial USG and UN agency donor portfolio. The Compliance Manager, USG & UN Agencies will serve as WCS’s donor compliance expert and will provide regulatory analysis and interpretation, as well as concept-to-close-out compliance advice, guidance, and strategic support for WCS teams pursuing and implementing USG and UN funded awards. As a member of the GMC Awards Compliance team, they will work collaboratively to build organizational public donor compliance capacity, and to increase compliance performance standards for all WCS.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized guidance to WCS program teams at the global, continental, regional, country, and headquarters levels to ensure compliance with both acquisition and assistance rules, regulations, and award requirements of WCS’s USG and UN donors (to include but not limited to, USAID, Dept of State, USFWS, NSF, HUD, INL, UNDP, UNEP, FAO). Guidance will include topics such as bidding eligibility, cost allowability and recovery, donor approvals, procurement, subawards/beneficiaries, audit support, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as WCS point of contact for requests for information, interpretation, and guidance on a broad range of compliance topics related to USG and UN award rules and regulations, including the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and agency supplements, standard provisions, and general conditions.
• Provide expert compliance-related support for USG and UN proposal development, guidance on review and negotiation of new awards and amendments, issuance of subawards, communications with donors, kick-off meetings, etc. across all WCS programs.
• Liaise with other departments across WCS – including Accounting, Operations, the Office of General Counsel, Purchasing and HR – to identify risk and resolve compliance issues related to awards funded by USG and UN agencies.
• Assist and, as appropriate, lead in the development and implementation of comprehensive, donor compliance training programs, donor-specific procedures, guidance and award documents, and practical tools to help ensure compliance with USG and UN award rules and regulations.
• Participate in and, as directed, lead or moderate internal working groups and platforms for knowledge sharing related to USG and UN award compliance.
• Track changes to USG and UN Agency regulations, and ensure WCS processes, procedures, and policies are updated accordingly.
• Support the development of USG and UN Agency focused subaward materials. As needed, provide guidance and assistance on USG and UN Agencies funded subaward review, assessments, development, implementation, monitoring, and close-out.
• Engage in peer discussion groups involving other international NGOs and academic institutions.

Qualification Requirements
Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an international, donor-funded organization in a compliance capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of grant & contracts award procedures and compliance requirements applying to WCS’s major USG and UN Agency donors, including 2 CFR 200, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and agency standard provisions.
• Proven compliance experience working throughout the lifecycle of awards (both assistance and acquisition) funded by USG and UN Agencies.
• Excellent analytical skills and capacity to analyse complex problems and recommend and provide solutions.
• Experience providing training and/or developing and rolling out guidance materials.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complicated concepts clearly and concisely both in writing and orally, in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to learn, awareness and understanding of different viewpoints and expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability and preference for working collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Fluency in English required.
• Strong experience with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) is required.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent) as well as work management platforms (e.g., Asana) is preferred.
• Professional proficiency in French or Spanish.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

Salary Range $75,000-$87,000