Compliance and Grants Associate
- Employer
- GiveDirectly
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- May 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Programs, Grant Administration, Administrative, Other Administrative
- Fields
- International, Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Team: People & Compliance Team
Reports to: Senior Manager of Compliance
& People
About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
GD has raised over $500m since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 500,000 people, and launched offices in 7 countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
We’re looking for exceptional talent to grow our collaborative, diverse team. Joining GiveDirectly provides the opportunity to work alongside individuals who come from 21 different countries and speak 69 different languages. We’re actively working towards an equitable and inclusive environment for all team members, and seek candidates who will bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our organization. We recruit from organizations across all industries: our team has hailed from sectors including start-ups, government, consultancies, investment banks, and nonprofits.
Across our global offices, our culture is candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and fast-paced. We value ability, adaptability and willingness to learn. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as performance-based bonuses.
About the role
As the Compliance & Grant Associate, you'll be accountable for managing processes to protect GD's recipients and team, ensuring GD can continue to deliver funds to some of the poorest people in the world. You’ll support in coordinating and managing all aspects of compliance at GD, including overarching organizational regulatory requirements and a large portfolio of grant agreements with some of the largest and most innovative funders in the world. In this role, you will collaboratively work across all teams (finance, partnerships, research, operations, humanitarian, growth, HR, etc.) in the US/UK and Africa. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Compliance & People.
Responsibilities
Grant Administration
-
Work collectively on improving grant
management workflows by optimizing the capability of
Salesforce
Take the lead on transitioning grant
admin folders from Google Drive to Salesforce
Support Partnerships, Finance and Ops
teams through the lifecycle of agreements
Educate colleagues on compliance
requirements for funder agreements compliance
requirements
Ensure on time reporting across
all departments and accurate file
documentation
Compliance and Systems
-
Oversee compliance for all national
and international registrations
Complete policy and regulatory
research and reviews
Identify compliance gaps and suggest
improvements
Facilitate implementation of
policies, systems, or controls to reduce risk
Create scalable knowledge management
systems & processes
Other duties, or special projects as
assigned by the Sr Manager Compliance
Qualifications
-
Prior work or related experience in
grant or project management
Knowledge of salesforce
Excellent interpersonal and
relationship-building skills
Strong skills managing processes and
timelines with high level of accuracy
Strategic thinker
Adept at drilling into the details
without losing sight of the big picture
Thirst for a position with room to
grow
Thrives in fast paced high-pressure
environments
Ability to work both under
supervision and independently
Finds policy analysis to be genuinely
fun
Alignment with GD Values (see
below)
Salary range
$51,500- $60,000
**Note, this salary is benchmarked for a US, Metropolitan market, and is subject to adjustment based on location**
GD Values
Recipients first. We prioritize recipient preferences over donor preferences or our own.
Team Next. We do what is best for the success of the organization - not the individual.
Be proactively candid. We say what we believe and are honest in sharing information.
Create positive energy. We strive to be a source of energy - not drain it - for our colleagues.
Think rigorously. Act Quickly. We are intellectually rigorous and oriented towards action - not debate.
Know yourself and grow. We recognize and accept our imperfections with a focus on growth
Accept reality. Propose solutions. We don't dwell on problems. We are actively working to create solutions.
Be productively ambitious. We take the risk of pursuing industry-changing successes, not marginal advancements.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and
international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and
basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy
of “zero tolerance for sexual
exploitation, abuse, and harassment
(SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for
GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a
priority.**
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