Grants & Compliance Manager at Catholic Relief Services

, , Ethiopia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grants management, Compliance, World Bank regulations, Financial reporting, Client Connect, STEP, Audit requirements, Sub-grant management, Due diligence, Risk management, Project management, Technical assistance, Capacity building, MS Office Suite, Communication, Interpersonal skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position Title: Grants & Compliance Manager Job Grade: 9 Project: Thabat Enhancing Community Resilience – World Bank Funded Reports To: Deputy Project Director, Operations Number required: 1 (One) Location: To be based in Ethiopia/ Kenya/ Sudan or other locations where CRS is operating and within EAT working time Zone. Term of of Employment: This position is offered on an annual fixed-term contract, renewable based on satisfactory performance and continued project needs. Position Summary The Grants & Compliance Manager will oversight grants and compliance activities under the Thabat World Bank–funded project. The role ensures that all financial, programmatic, and operational activities are fully compliant with World Bank regulations, donor contractual requirements, and organizational policies. The role operates within the organization’s established Ethics and Compliance framework. The position maintains strong coordination with Country Program Ethics & Compliance Manager. The role serves as the focal point for grant compliance within the Thabat project but operates within the broader institutional compliance architecture, ensuring harmonization with organizational systems, tools, reporting lines, and escalation protocols. The role holder must be able to demonstrate experience working with World Bank–funded projects with solid experience in managing Client Connect, Financial Reporting, STEP and Bank’s Audit requirements. A critical responsibility of this role is to establish and maintain a robust reporting and tracking system that monitors donor deliverables, deadlines, and compliance obligations. The position involves proactive monitoring of grant processes across multiple states, the implementation of rigorous compliance systems, and the provision of technical guidance to hub and state-level teams in Medani, Darfur, and other project locations. The Grants & Compliance Manager will also oversee sub-granting processes in collaboration with the Country Program Ethics & Compliance Manager and Regional R&C teams, ensuring due diligence, monitoring, and documentation are conducted in accordance with organizational standards and global compliance guidance. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Responsibilities

The Grants & Compliance Manager oversees all financial, programmatic, and operational compliance for World Bank-funded projects. This role establishes robust reporting systems, monitors donor deliverables, and provides technical guidance to project teams across multiple locations.