Program and Financial Compliance Officer, Global Programs

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

403b plan with 9% company contribution

12 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick

Job summary

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in Washington, DC is seeking a Program & Financial Compliance Officer to manage a portfolio of international grants, including Bloomberg Philanthropies, and ensure funding compliance across programs.

The role partners with global teams and NGOs to monitor budgets, reporting, and grant timelines, while advancing evidence-based policies on NCD prevention and health system strengthening.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 internationally, preferably in Africa and Asia with civil society and government structures.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in French 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carefully review, analyze, monitor, and evaluate progress of grant proposals, work plans, budgets, and reports.
• Provide ongoing grant monitoring and programmatic/financial support to grantees to ensure consistent progress, grant processing, and reporting.
• Coordinate the grants negotiation and submission process and serve as the point of contact 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 with the Regional Directors, Program and Technical Advisors, monitor and assist subgrant partners to achieve their project goals through appropriate program management.
• Conduct grant partners’ site visits (and additional virtual, online 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 departmental duties as requested.

Skills

Grant management

Public health

Writing skills

Cross-cultural communication

French language

Travel internationally

MS Office

Fluxx

Education

Bachelor's degree in public interest/health/international field

Tools

Fluxx

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Program and Financial Compliance Officer, Global Programs

Regular Full-Time Professional Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $72,924.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the leading advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences in the United States and around the world. Through our Global Health Advocacy Incubator, we tackle other critical public health challenges across the globe - including food and nutrition policy, injury and overdose prevention, and building resilient and equitable health systems.

Our vision is a healthier and more equitable future for all.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Program & Financial Compliance Officer (PFCO) of the International Grants Department (IGD) is responsible for managing a portfolio of grants funded by a pool of global funders, including Bloomberg Philanthropies. The portfolio will support country level and advocacy initiatives aimed at advancing evidence-based, best practice approaches to non-communicable diseases (NCD) prevention through various programs including Cardiovascular Health (CVH), Health System Strengthening (HSS), and Injury Prevention. The portfolio encompasses a range of global health policy and systems-strengthening areas, including trans-fatty acid (TFA) elimination, front-of-pack warning labeling (FOPWL), hypertension prevention and control, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), and injury prevention initiatives, including drowning prevention. 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 grantmaking 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 Department. The PFCO also works in close coordination with the Regional Directors of various programs and the In Country Consultants.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Carefully review, analyze, monitor, and evaluate progress of grant proposals, work plans, budgets, and reports.
• Provide ongoing grant monitoring and programmatic/financial support to CTFK 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 Directors, Program and Technical Advisors, monitor and assist subgrant partners to achieve their project goals through appropriate program management.
• Conduct grant partners’ site visits (and additional virtual, online 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 departmental duties as requested.

SKILLS YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• 3+ 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 internationally, preferably in Africa and Asia with civil society and government structures.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in French 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.

WHY JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS?

• You will be joining a respected global health advocacy organization dedicated to creating meaningful policy change and saving lives in our neighborhoods and in communities worldwide.
• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and dependents.
• 403b plan participation (with 9% company contribution).
• 12 paid company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year).

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences, whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make The Campaign's work more inclusive. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, racial, economic, social, cultural, sexual orientation, ability and gender expressions, national origins, and veteran statuses to apply.