Compliance Officer

Mercy Corps helps people in the world’s toughest places turn the crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programs provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 16.7 million people in more than 40 countries.

Mercy Corps is looking for dynamic and competent people to fill the position of a Compliance Officer in its Ramallah office. See below for position descriptions and requirements:
Compliance Officer - Mercy Corps West Bank/Gaza

Requirements:
-Five or more years of finance or administration management experience with a minimum of three years experience in a non-governmental organization. Prior auditing experience is desirable
-A degree in finance, accounting or a related business field is required.
-Good understanding of major international donor rules and non-profit finance and administrative procedures
-Excellent problem solving skills and ability to ensure smooth process flow while maintaining compliance agency and donor policies.
-Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
-Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, multi-task, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with a diverse team across several locations.
-Excellent written and verbal English and Arabic language skills.
-Demonstrated communication and coordination and planning abilities.

Responsibilities:
-Ensure all staff are fully aware of donor and internal regulations.
-Stay abreast of changes in applicable donor policies and ensure changes are implemented as required.
-Provide compliance review of procurement and financial transactions, contracts and grants.
-Assist in subgrantee site audits and follow up on all subgrant compliance issues and audits and
document resolutions.
-Maintain reporting and compliance tracking files.
-Prepare for review and process administrative request to donors.
-Assist wiht consolidation of internal and subgrantee information for regular and periodic donor reporting.
-Assist in subgrant close-outs.

If you feel you meet the above requirements and have the skills to manage the responsibilities of
this position, please submit your application letter, CV listing three (3) references (preferably
one should be with the latest employer) with their email or phone contacts to the email contact
provided below or in hard copy to Mercy Corps office in Jerusalem. Please make sure to include your salary history and indicate your salary expectations. If you are applying by email, please put the
title of the position you are applying for in the subject of the email, if submitting documents by mail or in person, write the position title on the envelope.
Email: [email protected]
Address: Mount of Olives – Across from August Victoria Hospital, P.O. Box 49263,
Jerusalem
Deadline for receiving applications will be 15 November 2010