The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) in Washington DC receives applications from U.S. and non-U.S. applicants, many of which have not previously received U.S. government funding. BHA conducts pre-award and post-award activities to help mitigate risks to its awards. Macfadden, who supports USAID/BHA in funding humanitarian assistance programs, requires a Junior Grant Audit Specialist to support USAID/BHA’s pre- and post-award activities.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of a senior grants audit specialist, assist with pre-award activities of NGOs on a required basis so that BHA can make a responsibility determination based on the results per USAID policy in ADS 303. Perform reviews of non-U.S. NGO audit scopes of work to meet USAID requirements. Review annual NGO audit reports to ensure they meet USAID ADS 591 requirements and professional auditing standards. Interface with USAID on U.S. and non-U.S. NGO audit findings and draft Pre-Award Risk Assessment Determinations in accordance with ADS 303 and 2 CFR 200. Track audit status of all BHA NGO partners and any outstanding compliance and due diligence deficiencies. This position will require domestic and international travel for pre-award surveys, compliance reviews, and other work activities.
Performance Criteria
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Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
This position description reflects Macfadden’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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