National Consultant - Partners and Subawards

International Rice Research Institute; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Philippines, invites a consultant to join the Portfolio Development and Management Office. The role focuses on monitoring partner reports, conducting compliance reviews, supporting audits, and closing Letters of Agreement, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and IRRI policies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 4–6 years of experience in subgrant evaluation, financial monitoring, or grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in subgrant evaluation, project audits, financial monitoring, grant compliance, or related areas, preferably with an international organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct subgrant performance evaluations with the Project Leader, assessing programmatic compliance, partner efficiency, and overall subgrant performance.
• Support due diligence reviews of partners before LoA processing.
• Conduct desk-based assessments and operational reviews of partners to assess financial and operational controls, validate reported expenses, and review compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate audit planning and follow-up activities with relevant internal and external auditors, compile required documentation, and monitor actions arising from audit findings.
• Support the development and maintenance of reporting and monitoring tools to strengthen partner and project team accountability and efficiency.
• Support LoA closing and termination procedures by coordinating requirements, monitoring completion of financial, reporting, and contractual obligations, and flagging outstanding items for appropriate action.

Skills

Internal controls

Financial due diligence

Audit support

Partner evaluation

Financial review

Report synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Job description

About IRRI

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

About IRRI

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

Job Purpose

The consultant will support IRRI’s Portfolio Development and Management Office in monitoring partner reports, conducting compliance reviews, supporting audit activities, and facilitating the closing and evaluation of Letters of Agreement (LoAs). The role will contribute to ensuring compliance with IRRI policies and donor requirements, identifying financial and operational risks, reviewing partner documentation and practices, and providing findings and recommendations to strengthen accountability and partner engagement.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct subgrant performance evaluations in coordination with the Project Leader, assessing programmatic compliance, partner efficiency, and overall subgrant performance.
• Support due diligence reviews of partners before LoA processing.
• Conduct desk-based assessments and operational reviews of partners to assess financial and operational controls, validate reported expenses, and review compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate audit planning and follow-up activities with relevant internal and external auditors, compile required documentation, and monitor actions arising from audit findings.
• Support the development and maintenance of reporting and monitoring tools to strengthen partner and project team accountability and efficiency.
• Support LoA closing and termination procedures by coordinating requirements, monitoring completion of financial, reporting, and contractual obligations, and flagging outstanding items for appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in subgrant evaluation, project audits, financial monitoring, grant compliance, or related areas, preferably with an international organization.

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Strong understanding of internal control risk, risk management, and financial due diligence
• Experience in conducting site visits, reviewing financial and operational controls, and verifying compliance on the ground
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting and budgeting, as well as financial planning and analysis.

Preferred

• Experience of working in, and with, international organizations
• Ability to synthesize and summarize a large volume of information quickly and communicate the main points to stakeholders

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.