Compliance & Reporting Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5:00 PM ON JULY 3, 2014

 

COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING OFFICER

 

Ministry of Women's Affairs Organizational Restructuring and Empowerment Project (MORE)

Kabul, Afghanistan

 

Background:

The Asia Foundation is implementing the "Ministry of Women's Affairs Organizational Restructuring and Empowerment project (MORE) in Afghanistan, the key objective of which is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MOWA) to perform its primary function of advancing gender equality and women's empowerment and carrying out its mandate by designing and facilitating an organizational restructuring and capacity building program. MORE will work both at the central Ministry in Kabul and the Directorates of Women's Affairs (DOWAs) in all 34 Provinces. The overall project has four focus areas:

1. Improve Policy Leadership, Development, and Advocacy

2. Strengthen Inter-Agency Technical Advising and Monitoring

3. Enhance MOWA's and DOWA's Public Awareness and Education Outreach, and Media Relations

4. Strengthen MOWA-DOWA Relations

Summary of Position:

The Compliance and Reporting Officer (CRO) will be responsible for oversight and coordination of all reporting, compliance, media outreach, and public information activities for the MORE project. The CRO will provide regular as well as ad hoc reporting with high quality and in often short turnaround times. The CRO will work with project management and leadership of MORE project and in coordination with the Deputy Chief of Party Program, Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation, Finance and Grants Management departments, to ensure accurate and timely narrative reporting to USAID. The CRO will also be responsible for meeting the media, advocacy, and other public information needs of MORE project in close liaison with the Communications Specialist and Chief of Party.

This is a one year position with the possibility of extension and is an unaccompanied post.

Requirements:

Education:

 

At least a Master's degree in business administration, business development, public relations, communications or in a related field.

 

Experience

· Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in a similar role undertaking project compliance and reporting.

· At least three years of experience with USAID grant management experience preferred, with special attention to reporting and compliance requirements.

· Demonstrated experience in communicating project objectives to a wide audience.

 

Abilities and skills:

· Must be able to collect, compile and present detailed narrative and financial related information in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing.

· Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

· Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with project teams and USAID representatives.

· Must have the ability to rapidly assimilate information and be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

· Must be sensitive to political and cultural nuance and able to consistently apply excellent judgment to a variety of demanding and fast-changing situations.

· Must have an understanding of legal issues related to grants and contract management- USAID experience is a plus

· Excellent research, data analysis/synthesis, and presentation skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for performing the required tasks.

· Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously, while being a good team player.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

· Must have excellent analytical ability.

· Creative and strategic thinker, able to analyze, problem solve and clearly articulate concepts and solutions, with a strong eye for detail.

· Experience using database management systems, preferably Access and MS Excel

· MS Office package skills

 

· Fluency in English is required, Dari/Pashto ability a plus.

· Afghanistan experience is a plus and the ability to be based fulltime in Afghanistan is essential.

To Apply

The Asia Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. To apply please submit your application directly by visiting our website atwww.asiafoundation.org/about/employment  and selecting "Regular Employment."

Please place your cover letter and resume in one document and submit it as an attachment. We will only consider applicants who apply online and provide a cover letter along with their resume. In addition, to be considered an applicant must submit their application prior to the deadline of 5:00 PM PST on July 3, 2014.

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For information on The Asia Foundation, please visit our website: www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment