Job Description
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Program & Financial Compliance Officer (PFCO) of the International Grants Department is responsible for managing a portfolio of grants funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies designed to support countries without best-practice tobacco control measures in place or countries close to implementing all best-practice measures (World Health Organization MPOWER framework). Grants are issued to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society groups and governmental agencies and include technical and programmatic support and assistance from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund (TFKAF).
This position requires ability and dedication to work in partnership between global programs and financial teams and a commitment to equitable and participatory international grant-making practices. Successful candidates will possess attention to detail, solid writing skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, international advocacy environment, while demonstrating understanding and respect for local context and operating environments. This position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the Senior Program and Financial Compliance Officer, International Grants and Contracts Department. The PFCO also works in close coordination with the Regional Director of Africa Programs and the In-Country Consultants.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carefully review, analyze, monitor, and evaluate progress of AFRO Region sub-grant proposals, work plans, budgets, and reports.
- Provide ongoing sub-grant monitoring and programmatic/financial support to CTFK sub-grantees to ensure consistent progress, grant processing, and reporting.
- Coordinate the grants negotiation and submission process and serve as the point of person for new and renewal grants, in addition to sub-grant extensions.
- Provide accurate, timely grants summary and analysis of reports, responses to inquiries, and grant histories according to reporting schedules and upon request.
- Through close collaboration and consultation with the Regional Director Africa Program and Technical Advisors, monitor and assist subgrant partners to achieve their project goals through appropriate program management.
- Conduct subgrant partners’ site visits (and additional virtual, on-line visits) to provide programmatic and financial compliance support.
- Support the capacity building of in-country consultants regarding CTFK grant processes and procedures to ensure timely submissions of proposals and monitoring reports.
- Assure compliance with organizational, U.S. and national regulations and requirements.
- Perform other duties as requested.
REQUIREMENTS
- Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in international grants, global public health, public policy, advocacy, or some combination thereof.
- Bachelor’s degree in public interest, health, or international field is preferred.
- Experience working in Africa with civil society and government structures.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or an African language is highly desired.
- Ability to evaluate, track, monitor, and determine whether grantees’ financial internal control systems meet program requirements.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and in working with people from diverse cultures and countries.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and perform effectively under pressure.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; ability to travel internationally as necessary.
- Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and adaptability.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook. Database experience with Fluxx preferred.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States and around the world. By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, the Campaign works to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. A non-profit organization established in 1996, the Campaign works with more than 130 organizational partners, including public health, medical, education, civic, corporate, youth and religious organizations. The Campaign does not accept any government or tobacco industry funding.