Global Awards and Donor Compliance Manager

State of Rhode Island

. Lead and support management of donor-funded awards and contracts throughout the full award lifecycle, from proposal review and award negotiations through implementation, modifications and close-out .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Kenya, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, PakistanSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in awards management and donor compliance, with a strong focus on managing complex donor-funded portfolios and ensuring adherence to regulations throughout the award lifecycle. Proficient in partnership management, capacity-building initiatives, and maintaining compliance tracking systems.

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Awards ManagementDonor CompliancePartnership ManagementGrants Management SystemsProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Awards ManagementGrants ManagementDonor ComplianceProposal Budget ReviewPartnership ManagementDue Diligence ProcessesSub-Awards ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCompliance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTraining and Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Grants Management SystemsNetSuiteReporting ToolsCompliance MatricesKnowledge Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

International NGODonor RegulationsAward LifecycleKPI MonitoringAudit ReadinessLocalization ApproachesFraud PreventionSafeguarding PrinciplesDeveloping CountriesInstitutional Donors

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support management of donor-funded awards and contracts throughout the full award lifecycle, from proposal review and award negotiations through implementation, modifications and close-out
Provide strategic guidance on donor compliance requirements, award risks, donor regulations and organizational policies across country programmes
Participate in Go/No-Go reviews, proposal development processes and donor agreement reviews
Monitor country office performance against awards management standards and KPIs, identify risks and support corrective actions
Strengthen donor reporting quality by reviewing reporting frameworks, supporting compliance reviews and contributing to donor communication processes
Provide technical oversight on partnership management, including due diligence, partnership agreements, sub-awards and localization approaches
Support audit readiness, award close-out processes and implementation of lessons learned
Lead development and delivery of capacity-building initiatives, training and guidance for Country Office teams
Maintain and strengthen awards tracking systems, dashboards, compliance matrices and knowledge management tools
Act as a senior representative for Awards Management with donors, partners and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or equivalent advanced qualification in a relevant field
Minimum seven years' experience in awards management, grants management, donor compliance and partnership management within an international NGO or similar international organization
Strong knowledge of major institutional donors, including US Government donors, European donors, foundations and other international funding agencies
Demonstrated experience managing complex donor-funded portfolios and ensuring compliance throughout the award lifecycle
Experience reviewing proposal budgets, donor agreements, reporting requirements and compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of partnership management, due diligence processes, sub-awards and donor requirements related to localization and partnerships
Proven experience using grants management systems, databases and reporting tools
Experience with NetSuite is highly desirable
Excellent English writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to produce and review high-quality donor-facing documentation
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in developing countries and knowledge of internal controls, fraud prevention, investigations and safeguarding principles would be an advantage
Arabic or French language skills are desirable
Candidates must be based in a Relief International country of operation: Kenya, Türkiye, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine or Pakistan
Successful applicants are subject to pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
12-month position
National terms and conditions apply
Standard pre-employment checks, including criminal records self-declaration, references, and other checks
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct support and commitment