


May review and analyze recommendations from peers.Serves as a resource to others in resolving moderately complex problems identifies substantive issues that are thoroughly and accurately researched and analyzed.Reviews and determines compliance with laws and regulations draws conclusions makes recommendations for approval.Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information and data.Fluency in French language is preferred.Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to manage and meet multiple tasks.Documents complex issues and effectively articulates written conclusions.Interacts with colleagues using both oral and written communication skills to discuss processes or issues.Communicate structured information in a clear, concise, and organized manner suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.Applies updated information technology to facilitate program goals and program procedures.

Familiar with basic principles of subaward management and related budgets.Ability to review and analyze budgets, budget narratives, financial reports and reconcile financial information related to subawards.Knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations required for acquisition (contracts) and assistance (cooperative agreements and grants).Maintain knowledge of donor rules and regulations and inform the team of the changes in policies and procedures.Train project staff on internal processes, standards, best practices, and compliance issues related to developing and managing subawards.Contribute to work with WAMERO colleagues to identify and develop process improvements and implement best practices related to subaward management.Support work with Enterprise Services on revising and improving existing processes.Problem-solve with project staff around issues specific to subaward compliance, budgeting, and financial monitoring, coordinating with project and regional office leadership as needed.Identify areas of compliance risk and escalate as necessary to appropriate levels of leadership.Provide guidance to project teams in understanding documentation and filing requirements to ensure projects have complete subaward files.Support project teams as needed to ensure proper monitoring is taking place including providing review, feedback, and problem-solving with issues arising from monthly financial reports.Liaise with finance, contracts, and technical teams to provide necessary feedback to improve different elements of subaward packages (such as budgets, budget narratives, negotiation memorandum, pre-award assessment, etc.).Build capacity of project teams related to budget development, financial assessment of subrecipients, financial monitoring of subawards, and other finance related tasks.Support project teams with budget development and resolving finance related issues.Review subaward (sub-grant or sub-contract) close-out packages and provide guidance to project teams on issues related to closing of subawards including reconciling of financial reports and payments.Review subaward (sub-grant or sub-contract) packages prepared by country office and project teams to ensure completeness of documentation and compliance with FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures, with particular focus in budget, budget narrative and financial risk assessment.Focus will be on compliance with processes and standards related to financial aspects of subaward execution and management. S/he will work under the supervision of the Associate Director, Quality Assurance to strengthen and support subaward work and processes.Work will include quality review of subaward packages, documents, and issues related to subaward financial monitoring, and training and support of WAMERO and project staff in policies and procedures related to subaward budgeting and financial monitoring.The Regional Subaward Finance & Compliance Officer supports the development and implementation of processes related to issuing and managing subawards.
