Relief International is Seeking a Global Awards & Donor Compliance Manager (Remote) – Apply Before 4 March 2026

Relief International is recruiting a Global Awards & Donor Compliance Manager (GADCM) to join its Awards Management Unit (AMU) Global team. This is a full-time, remote position open to candidates based in Relief International countries of operation.

The organization is committed to building a representative, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Applications are strongly encouraged from individuals from minoritized backgrounds and those with lived experience in the contexts where the organization operates.

Department: Grants & Awards
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: March 4, 2026

About Relief International

Relief International partners with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Operating across 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, the organization delivers programming in:

• Health and Nutrition
• WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
• Education
• Livelihoods

Through these sectors, Relief International supports sustainable community resilience and recovery.

Role Overview

The Global Awards & Donor Compliance Manager is a senior-level position responsible for ensuring effective awards management and donor compliance across global programs.

Reporting to the Global Award Management Director, the role provides day-to-day technical oversight to desk offices, leads strategic initiatives, and strengthens internal systems to ensure compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation.

The position plays a central role in donor compliance, award lifecycle management, audit readiness, and capacity building across country offices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead End-to-End Awards Management

• Oversee award negotiation, agreement review, and start-up processes
• Establish and monitor compliance frameworks
• Ensure effective award closeout procedures
• Mitigate risk and ensure strategic alignment across country and support offices

2. Provide Technical Authority on Compliance & Risk

• Serve as a decision-maker in Go/No-Go reviews and portfolio assessments
• Provide guidance on audit readiness and compliance risks
• Oversee equipment disposition and award closeout requirements
• Strengthen internal controls and risk mitigation processes

3. Drive Donor & Partner Compliance Standards

• Guide Country Offices and partners on donor regulations
• Oversee due diligence processes and sub-award management
• Maintain updated donor compliance frameworks and partnership modalities
• Ensure consistent application of funding regulations across programs

4. Oversee Performance Monitoring & KPIs

• Monitor global Awards Management KPIs and Management Indicators (MIs)
• Ensure audit readiness and adherence to policies
• Identify lessons learned and escalate critical issues to senior leadership
• Strengthen accountability and reporting accuracy

5. Lead Systems & Data Management

• Manage awards and partnership workflows within NetSuite
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and data systems
• Ensure real-time visibility of award modifications and compliance status
• Improve internal reporting systems for transparency and oversight

6. Strengthen Partnerships & Localization

• Support donor localization strategies
• Guide partner selection and performance monitoring
• Promote best practices in partnership oversight
• Champion equitable funding distribution and compliance management

7. Capacity Building & Leadership

• Design and deliver global capacity-building initiatives
• Coach Country Office Awards Leads and Senior Management Teams
• Develop global awards and partnership management manuals
• Act as deputy to the Global Awards Management Director when required

8. Ensure High-Quality Reporting

• Maintain organized award filing systems
• Review, edit, and submit donor reports as needed
• Ensure compliance, accuracy, and consistency in reporting and communication

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate senior-level expertise in awards and compliance management within international organizations.

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Significant progressive experience in awards, grants, and compliance management
• Proven knowledge of US, European, foundation, and international government donors
• Experience tracking award budgets and ensuring donor-compliant spending
• Proficiency with grants management software and databases
• Strong English writing and narrative reporting skills
• Ability to operate within a newly established, multi-location team
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 20%)

Desirable qualifications include:

• Knowledge of internal controls, fraud prevention, investigations, and safeguarding
• Additional languages such as Arabic or French

Workplace Commitment & Safeguarding

Relief International maintains strong safeguarding standards and adheres to humanitarian principles, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. All staff are expected to uphold the organization’s Code of Conduct.

Pre-employment checks include:

• Criminal records self-declaration
• Reference checks
• Possible police and qualification verification

Compensation & Benefits

Relief International offers competitive and equitable salary and benefits packages aligned with local market standards. Compensation ranges will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• Updated CV
• One-page cover letter outlining interest in the role and relevant qualifications

Applications must be submitted via the official job advert page before March 4, 2026.

This position presents a strategic opportunity for an experienced awards and compliance leader to shape global donor compliance frameworks, strengthen partnerships, and enhance risk mitigation systems within a humanitarian organization operating in complex environments worldwide.

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