Grants Governance & Compliance Lead

World Economic Forum LLC

Genf

On-site

CHF 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The World Economic Forum LLC seeks a Senior Manager to lead Grants Governance and Compliance within the Legal and Compliance function. You will oversee governance frameworks, donor requirements and risk controls across externally funded initiatives and grants.

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, you will coordinate with Finance, Grant Operations and other stakeholder groups to ensure compliant grant management, strong controls and accountability across the portfolio.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in law, nonprofit governance, compliance, or related field required.
12+ years of grants governance, compliance, risk management or related experience preferred.
Strong understanding of donor restrictions, governance frameworks, internal controls and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and strengthen the Forum's grants governance framework, policies and standards.
Oversee due diligence, compliance reviews and risk assessments for grants and contracts.
Advise stakeholders on donor restrictions, reporting requirements, sanctions, conflicts of interest and data protection.
Coordinate governance processes across the organization and ensure proper approval pathways.
Manage governance decision-making bodies and document decisions and follow-up actions.
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance processes, controls and reporting across the grant lifecycle.