Senior Manager - Partner Compliance and Relationship

The Citizens Foundation; Punjab; In loco; PKR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Citizens Foundation in Pakistan seeks an experienced Compliance and Regulatory Affairs role to strengthen government relations, oversee donor-funded project compliance, and align policies with regulatory requirements.

You will lead subsidy monitoring, field visits, policy advisement to senior management, and coordinate with field offices for timely reporting and government inquiries.

Competenze

• Requires Master's degree in management, law, or related field.
• 5-7 years managing large donor-funded projects with compliance focus.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

Mansioni

• Engage with regulatory bodies to understand requirements and respond to queries.
• Coordinate with government departments and internal stakeholders on contracts, policies, and calendars.
• Develop and implement policies, SOPs, and monitor regulatory compliance with regular reviews.
• Coordinate subsidies monitoring and ensure per-child subsidy maximization and timely corrective actions.
• Conduct field visits to assess implementation and guide teams on compliance and updates.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory frameworks

Conflict management & risk

Data analysis & reporting

Formazione

Master's degree in management/law

Descrizione del lavoro

Maintain regular engagement with regulatory bodies to build strong working relationships, understand their requirements, and ensure timely response to queries and requests. Facilitate coordination between government departments and internal stakeholders on contractual requirements, policies, examinations, academic calendars, payment frameworks, and other program related matters.

Project Expansion and Proposal Development

Support the development of proposals for expansion of existing partnerships. Analyze internal and external data to identify potential schools, coordinate with Area and Regional teams for school assessments, compile required documentation, prepare and submit proposals.

External and Internal Compliance

Support the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and SOPs in line with regulatory requirements. Communicate changes in regulatory requirements to relevant teams and monitor compliance through regular review of data, documentation and field level implementation. Identify compliance gaps, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure timely closure of issues.

Progress Reporting

Coordinate the preparation and submission of periodic reports in accordance with contractual & other government requirements. Work with relevant departments to compile and validate information required by the government departments, including staff and student attendance, assessments, infrastructure, R&M and other program deliverables. Monitor annual plans and flag deviations from agreed timelines.

Subsidy Monitoring and Management

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize the per-child subsidy received from regulatory bodies. Analyze monthly subsidy trends, identify factors affecting the subsidy, and coordinate timely corrective actions.

Field Visits

Conduct regular school visits to understand implementation challenges, monitor compliance and facilitate timely resolution of issues.

Develop orientation and training programs for the area and school teams to guide them on compliance requirements and conduct refreshers and reorientations if there are changes in the requirements.

Advisor on Policy Compliance

Act as advisor to the senior hierarchy of TCF on legal / technical matters related to compliance on major Govt decisions.

Required Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of local regulatory frameworks such as local government acts, service rules, etc.
• Strong conflict management and risk assessment and mitigation skills
• Strong Data Analysis and reporting skills with stronger grip on excel, power point and newly emerged apps.

Education

Minimum Master's degree in management, law, or related field.

Experience

5-7 years of experience managing large scale donor-funded projects preferably compliance experience.