Career Stream:                                    Professional
Career Level:                                        Professional Level 4
Department:                                        Grants, Contracts & Compliance
Job Family:                                            Grants & Contract
Job Sub-Family:                                    Prime Award... Management
Location:                                               United Kingdom
Workplace Designation:                    Fully Remote
Duration:                                              Fixed -term (12 Months, Maternity Cover)
Funding:                                                100% Direct
Reporting to:                                        Director of Grants, Contracts & Compliance
Salary:                                                    £41,000 - £53,400
Supervisory Responsibilities:            1-3
 
GENERAL FUNCTION 
About Internews
Internews works globally to ensure people everywhere can access trusted, quality information that empowers participation, accountability, and healthier, more informed communities. For more than 35 years, in over 100 countries, we have strengthened local media, supported civil society, and helped millions of people access crucial information across issues such as health, governance, conflict, and the environment.
We are an international nonprofit with administrative hubs in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris. Our teams represent a wide mix of backgrounds, identities, cultures, and lived experiences. We actively foster an environment rooted in dignity, belonging, justice, and flexibility.
About the Role
We are seeking a high-performing, experienced, and self-directed compliance professional to provide maternity cover within the Grants, Contracts & Compliance (GCC) department.
This role requires someone who operates with excellence, independence, and sound judgement from day one—a person who is confident navigating complex donor rules, shaping risk‑mitigation strategies, and leading award management processes without needing extensive onboarding. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with proven applied experience, rather than a purely theoretical background.
You will oversee the full lifecycle of European donor‑funded awards, ensuring rigorous contractual and regulatory compliance across Internews. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Finance, and Global Development, you will help maintain a culture where doing things right is prioritised over shortcuts.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise with major European donors (European Commission, Sida, FCDO), a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead, train, and influence teams across the organisation.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:  Compliance
- Review and approve proposal budgets for assigned funding opportunities.
- Review donor agreements and ensure terms are acceptable; support the Director of GCC in strengthening organisational risk‑mitigation practices.
- Advise staff on Internews’ internal and donor rules across the project cycle.
- Work with Programme Officers and cross-functional teams on effective project start‑up, including inductions, adapting award procedures/templates, and ongoing staff training; conduct country visits when required.
- Collaborate with Finance to support successful programme audits.
- Maintain and update organisational data on institutional donor platforms (e.g., EU Transparency Register, IATI).
- Develop and maintain training materials and guidelines for at least one major donor; provide expert compliance guidance across GCC.
- Deliver inductions and training for new and junior GCC staff.
- Set up and maintain complete and up‑to‑date award records in line with donor and Internews requirements.

Development
- At proposal stage, review and approve teaming agreements and NDAs with bid partners.
- Review and approve donor budget submissions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and adequacy.
- Coordinate pre‑award due diligence for prospective donors.
- Review and negotiate donor agreements and modifications, managing associated risks.
- Establish and maintain proposal, award, and contract records within the award management system, including significant data entry.

Procurement Management
- Advise staff on procurement requirements and maintain internal records for procurements under awards.
- Support development of compliant procurement plans.
- Lead and administer higher‑value procurements, including negotiating contractor terms.
- Draft and execute sub‑contracts and amendments in full compliance with donor and Internews policies.
- Troubleshoot contractual issues, prepare termination notices, and manage related risks.
- Prepare procurement documentation for audits and serve as point of contact for procurement audit processes.
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES- Line‑manage GCC staff when assigned.
- Deputise for the Director of GCC as required.
- Lead award management for flagship programmes and advise programme teams and partners on donor compliance, budgeting, and agreement management. 

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required- University degree in a relevant field or equivalent lived/professional experience.
- Extensive senior-level experience in award management within an international nonprofit or international development organisation.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience interpreting and applying donor rules and compliance requirements (especially European Commission, FCDO, and SIDA) in real project implementation contexts.
- Proven experience managing procurements and negotiating contracts, including drafting and executing agreements and amendments in compliance with donor and organisational requirements.
- Experience preparing procurement documentation for audits and managing procurement‑related risks.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting compliance, contractual, and financial issues, and advising programme teams on practical solutions.
- Experience assessing and managing compliance and contractual risks across the project cycle.
- Experience using award management systems or structured grant/contract databases, including maintaining accurate award records and donor‑required data.
- Native-level proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Strong writing and editing skills, with prior experience producing key work outputs such as proposals, budgets, reports, and trainings.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including diplomacy, negotiation, cross-team collaboration, donor communication, and discretion with confidential information.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of applying critical thinking to complex compliance or award management challenges.
- Excellent time‑management and organisational skills, including the ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast‑paced or complex operating environment.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multicultural and remote teams; demonstrated leadership capacity.
- Flexibility to manage periodic shifts in workload and working hours.
- Experience mentoring or training staff on compliance, procurement, or donor‑related procedures.
- Experience leading cross‑functional processes involving both programme and operational teams.

Preferred- Prior experience living or working in a global majority country/region
- Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken).
- Experience with EU/UK‑funded projects (e.g., EC, FCDO) in complex environments.
- Experience developing internal policies, guidelines, or training materials related to compliance, procurement, or award management.
- Familiarity with Internews’ operating environment, systems, or organisational approaches.

 
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Vacancy Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 13 March 2026 (Note: This is a rolling recruitment process candidates might be invited for interview before the deadline)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Candidates must submit a succinct cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the role, and a CV highlighting relevant experience. Successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore, a successful applicant must both be present in the UK for the duration of the assignment and be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence employment.
 
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Support all international and local procurement of goods and services for Internews Uganda across the projects in Uganda and ensure compliance with Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) rules and regulations.
Provide technical guidance to staff in the field and Kampala office regarding procurement-related policies; as needed, update procedures and deliver training.
Work with the project department team on procurement needs, providing technical support and advice on specifications, cost implications, and logistics for safe delivery both internationally and nationally and ensuring requisitions are raised to ensure timely delivery of goods to project field locations.
Lead the work of procurement staff and ensure the timely preparation of procurement plans for Internews.
Implement appropriate monitoring and control of procurement processes including organizational RFQs, receipt of quotations, and bids evaluation. Negotiate procurement supplies to maximize cost in full compliance with Internews rules and regulations.
Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure that the project and account code is determined prior to final order and delivery of equipment and materials.
Maintain a tracker of all suppliers’ contract information, updating as needed and managing regular invoice reconciliation with vendors to ensure that payments are made in a timely manner.
Maintain records of service agreements and renewal dates and communicate with supervisor regarding renewals, if applicable.
Verify and document that all vendors (including consultants, subcontractors, and vendors) are not on the excluded parties list and take necessary action to document verifications
Ensure all Internews and USAID procurement policies, and regulations are followed.
Plan and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of requested supplies and materials; update program Project Managers and Logistics team of the status of Particular Procurements to avoid issues related to the timely delivery of goods.
Support Internews Subgrants Partners Procurement process.
Collaborate with other international organizational procurement lead teams to ensure always there is close coordination and share other procurement related challenges and best practices to address them.
Maintain documentation of all local partners and HQ contracts.
Provide support to other team members if they are scheduled for leave to ensure all program activities are running smoothly.
Assist in vetting processes for all Internews contractors, consultants and vendors in compliance with donor requirements. more

Internews Networks is seeking an HR and Administration Officer for an anticipated USAID-funded media project in Uganda. The HR and Administration Officer will support and advise the country program on the various HR processes and systems. Key responsibilities include providing support and guidance in establishing or improving processes for recruitment and selection, employee orientation and... onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and personnel recordkeeping. Additionally, this position will support a range of administrative functions, including procurement and event planning.

Assist in the development and review of Human Resource (HR) policies and procedures that comply with Internews standards and local labor laws.
Organize recruitment activities, including placing advertisements and arranging interviews.
Prepare and deliver orientation programs for newly hired staff.
Ensure all staff understand, sign, and adhere to Internews’ ethics policies.
Maintain electronic and hardcopy HR personnel file for all staff.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date tracking system for employee leave balances.
Maintain appropriate records while ensuring the confidentiality of personnel data activities.
Provide technical support to Country Director/COP in matters related to staffing, terminations, employee relations, grievance, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets by staff.
Assists managers in setting goals and performance objectives to enhance staff motivation and provide performance feedback.
Alert the Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) at least three months before staff contracts end.
Communicate vacation accruals to the Country Director/Chief of Party (COP) and FAM. more

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
Programmatic (75%)

Provide analytical/financial support to the Regional Director, including detailed financial analysis for project budgets (burn rate analysis) and labor forecasting.
Directly manage the PMU's Business Management Unit, including regional staff, and support country program offices' Operations teams.
Oversee operations of all country program... offices, including leading (together with appropriate counterparts on the business operations teams) local registration, office opening and closeout, bank account opening/closing, local human resources, inventory tracking and disposition, alternate banking and cash movement options, and local financial management.
Oversee project start-up/office opening, including recruitment and training of core staff, development of work plan budgets, identifying local legal firms to navigate registration, securing work permits, establishing local employment handbook, supporting subgrant start-up, and facilitating office set-up. This requires frequent travel to country program offices.
Support Regional Director with PMU strategy, including fundraising, staffing structure, liaising with key Headquarters-based departments to advance requests and addressing training needs across the region.
Responsible for setting, implementing, and overseeing the operational, financial, and compliance priorities for the PMU portfolio.
Oversee development and monitoring of Alliance Accounting budgets and Resource Sharing Agreements and advise field teams on Alliance Accounting processes, identifying issues and finding solutions.
Oversee proposal budget development across the alliance for new projects and modifications and adjustments of current budgets, including cost extensions and no-cost extensions. As part of this duty, oversee the development, review, and approval of subgrantees' budgets.
Conduct review of Budgets vs. Actuals and JSRs with country program teams and Regional Director on a regular basis.
Ensure PMU business team is coordinating with Financial Reporting team on expense reports, vouchers, and process payment requests.
Maintain labor forecasting for PMU management and support teams.
Oversee bottoms up financial forecast of all projects within the portfolio.
Review trends to assess accuracy of the financial forecast and work with project teams to remediate issues.
Serve as budget authority and compliance control for the portfolio. Review and approve monthly field office operating disbursements.
Oversee regional and country program office subgrants teams, providing guidance on partnership building and management with external partners, local stakeholders, and administrators
Liaise with Program Managers and business staff within portfolio and other departments as required.
Significant communication and interaction with program staff and Headquarters Accounting, People and culture, Enterprise Risk and Global Operations, and Grants & Contracts departments.
Travel to country offices to open, close, problem-solve, onboard new staff, and perform other duties required of this position, sometimes at very short notice, as needed and as requested by the Regional Director.

Corporate (25%)

Monitor and resolve financial obligation issues with funders.
Prepare advanced financial analysis and deliver presentations on the performance of the Africa portfolio as required.
Oversee and monitor cost share obligations. Design cost share plans and oversee their implementation and reporting - this includes staff allocations and subgrantees' financial reporting, among others.
Responsible for monitoring, understanding, and escalating operational and financial risks to relevant HQ staff. Raise red flags to supervisor, COO, and Chief Programs Officer immediately.
Design the Africa regional office budget as part of the annual indirect budget design exercise.
Collaborate with Internews Europe business support teams on identifying and tracking co-financing requirements, staff allocations and alliance accounting agreements.
Support implementation of policies, procedures, and audit finding responses.
Serve as PMU escalation contact for business operations departments to resolve transactional business process issues and region-specific support issues or provide clear delegation of specific processes to other team members.
Support Finance and Audit teams with annual corporate audit documentation.

Values and Flexibility

 Other duties as assigned.
 In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews' Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required

University degree in a relevant field of study OR equivalent lived/professional experience.
Minimum 10 years' prior relevant work experience.
Minimum of seven years of non-profit project and portfolio management experience, as well as experience developing operations management for USG and European-funded programs.
Demonstrated skills and success in grant proposal and budget development.
Experience with financial analysis, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management.
Experience working in Africa.
Professional proficiency in French and English (written and spoken); other regional language skills helpful.
Proficient in MS Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
Excellent communication skills (speaking, writing, and listening).
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate, with experience operating effectively in a multicultural and remote work environment.
Demonstrated skills in managing a diverse team, establishing rapport and cultivating relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.
Strong project management skills.
Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple ongoing assignments.
Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed to accommodate periodic shifts in workload and colleagues in different time zones.
Ability and willingness to travel within and outside the Africa region. more