Grants and Compliance Manager NGO Careers – Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Job Title: Grants and Compliance Manager
Organisation: Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
About US:
Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET) is a national non- governmental organization that was established in 1995. UGANET works at all levels – At National, closely collaborates with Government in the HIV and Health sector, the Justice, Law and Order sector and in the Social Development sectors, Parliament of Uganda and other institutions of government such as the AIDS commission and human rights Commissions . UGANET coordinates a an advocacy consortium of over 40 local human rights and HIV Civil society organizations with whom we jointly advocate for key policy issues.
Job Summary: The Grants and Compliance Manager (GCM) is responsible for providing program and support teams with general grants management support and advice on donor compliance and UGANET regulations to ensure grants are implemented on-track, on-time, and on budget. To be specific the Grants Compliance Manager (GCM) is responsible for ensuring
UGANET’s Global Fund grant award (and other grants) and sub-awards are administered in compliance with donor rules and regulations and UGANET’s internal policy. The GCM reports to the Executive Director and works in collaboration with the Head Finance and Administration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Grant Compliance
- Prepare, negotiate and manage the contract of all awards, sub-awards and modifications with grantor agencies, and ensure that the terms and conditions are in agreement with UGANET’s mandate. Manage grant acceptance processes and review contracts, agreements and/or notices of awards;
- Ensure that UGANET complies fully with the grant agreements, rules and regulations of the development partners.
- Maintain awareness on changing regulations and requirements and communicates changes with recommended action plans to key stakeholders;
- Interpret all contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with UGANET’s policies and are within the legal and statutory requirements;
- Work with the finance department, to prepare monthly financial reports on all grants and contracts. Ensure their timely submission to funders and maintain a good working relationship with funders.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management and make practical recommendations of new policies, policy changes, guidelines, tools and systems that will contribute to more effective grant compliance;
- Maintain a log of compliance matters reported and ensure appropriate escalation and response to ensure resolution;
- Manage the UGANET’s grant compliance assessment process, gathering input from various stakeholders, making recommendations for policy/procedural changes, and ensuring the projects are brought to a successful conclusion;
- Work with management and sub sub-recipients to ensure the requirement for project close out are followed and complied with.
- Ensure all relevant documentation in regard to the grants are maintained. They include financial records, supporting documentation, reports, correspondences with donors and sub sub-recipients among others as required by the grant agreements.
Sub-grant Administration
- Lead in the drafting, negotiation and execution of sub-grant agreements;
- Develop/maintain sub-grant award templates and ensure templates are continuously updated to reflect changes in government, donor and internal policy requirements;
- Conduct pre-award risk assessments and screenings for sub-awardees;
- Ensure implementation of an effective sub sub-recipient monitoring function and provide technical assistance to sub sub-recipients;
- Review sub sub-recipient records to ensure they are complying with the sub subrecipient agreements. Ensure resolution of issues.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of experience in Business administration, Development Studies or Economics. ACCA, CPA will be added advantage;
- At least five years of experience in grant compliance, financial management, legal is required;
- Expertise in Global Fund funded grants or similar other grant regulations required;
- Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills, with exceptional oral and written communication and;
- Experience with an NGO preferred.
- Self-starter with strong initiative;
- Disciplined with priorities;
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication;
- Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
- Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
- Adept at creative problem solving
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for the role plus a Curriculum Vitae highlighting past accomplishments relevant for this role.
Submit your application via email to applications@uganet.org
Deadline: 17th September 2021 at 5:00 pm
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