Sustainable Engineering Solutions (SES), a multi-disciplinary consulting company, is seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the role of Compliance Officer for the USAID West Bank and Gaza Architecture and Engineering Services project.
Reports to: Chief of Party
Location: Ramallah
Responsibilities:
Sub-award Administration:
- Perform compliance reviews, financial assessments, and quantitative analysis.
- Conduct pre-award assessments to evaluate the responsibilities and scope of the potential sub-contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
- Determine risk profiles of potential sub-contractors, vendors, and suppliers, and to recommend appropriate strategies to mitigate identified risks, including the development of special award conditions.
- Ensure procurement policies are in place, approved, and communicated to staff and monitor their compliance with USAID regulations, and AECOM’s policies.
- Determine potential risks in the procurement process and to recommend appropriate strategies to mitigate them.
- Oversee and monitor the procurement and the contract’s negotiation processes.
- Prepare negotiation memoranda.
- Complete the submission of award documents for approval by the Chief of Party, and AECOM’s Operations Manager.
Post-Award Cycle:
- Ensure proper signoff and handover process.
- Ensure proper contract’s management policies and procedures are in place.
- Monitor compliance with special award conditions by the sub-contractor including performance of internal audits and implementing of corrective actions.
- Conduct investigations to resolve contractual issues/problems/disputes arising from contracts.
- Provide timely reports on progress and deviations.
- Prepare accurate information for compliance with Mission Order 21, including necessary clauses and certifications.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders for compliance inquiries and audits.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in similar position with international development agencies, including at least 2 years as a USAID Procurement/Compliance Officer.
Proven Experience in donor funds administration with expertise in USAID contract and procurement regulations
Experience in managing sub-award design and administration.
Knowledge of USAID CFR 200 and other relevant Circulars.
Strong understanding of USAID auditing requirements and guidelines.
Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to perform cost analysis and budget negotiations.
Ability to conduct investigations and resolve contractual issues.