Global Partner Compliance & Risk Specialist

Ummahjobs; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief USA is seeking a Partner Services Specialist to safeguard and advance humanitarian programs by identifying, onboarding, and supporting high-quality institutional partners. You will perform due diligence, financial assessments, and risk profiling, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational policies.

The role requires strong compliance expertise, ability to adapt during emergencies, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, International Law, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum of three years in institutional partnerships, grants management, compliance, risk management, or humanitarian program management.
• Knowledge of humanitarian operations, nonprofit finance, audits, sanctions, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct partner capacity assessments and due diligence (ATS, sanctions, media checks, compliance reviews).
• Perform preliminary risk assessments and advise on partner eligibility.
• Collect, verify, and update partner documentation (registrations, governance, performance).
• Ensure partner compliance with legal requirements, sanctions, safeguarding, data protection; coordinate with Legal team.
• Review partner financial documentation (IRS Form 990s, audited statements, balance sheets).
• Coordinate partner onboarding and act as administrator for Fluxx Grants Management System.

Skills

Due diligence

Compliance

Grants management

Risk assessment

Partnerships

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations or related field

Job description

Islamic Relief USA is seeking a Partner Services Specialist to safeguard and advance humanitarian programs by identifying, onboarding, and supporting high-quality institutional partners. You will perform due diligence, financial assessments, and risk profiling, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational policies.

The role requires strong compliance expertise, ability to adapt during emergencies, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.