Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
The Program and Compliance Officer, Afghanistan will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan and will be primarily responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support to DI staff in Kabul on a USAID-funded anti-corruption program. Through this program, DI supports civil society and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) entities to implement a range of activities to combat corruption in the public sector.
The specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
- Work collaboratively as a member of a program management team;
- Provide administrative, operational and programmatic support;
- Work with field office team to ensure all deliverables are in compliance with DI and donor policies;
- Tracks and reviews grants and contracts through cycle, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and DI policies;
- Produce monthly financial projections and accruals reports;
- Monitor budget, fund disbursal, and financial records to ensure that project expenditures are in compliance with DI and USAID policies and regulations;
- Review and ensure timely submission of consultant contracts, grants, vendor contracts, and field expense reports;
- Ensure adherence to relevant Afghan tax and labor laws;
- Review and contribute to internal reports, annual work plans, and quarterly and monthly reports; and
- Support and participate in program activities at the discretion of the Chief of Party.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in international relations, public policy, political science, or a related field;
- Minimum of six years of project support and oversight;
- Experience supporting USAID-funded programs required;
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet dynamic client deadlines;
- Knowledge and experience in democracy, governance, anti-corruption and/or international development is preferred;
- Experience working in Afghanistan and/or backstopping projects for Afghanistan from a home office is preferred;
- Experience writing project proposals, work plans, and program reports is required;
- Experience developing and managing budgets, and knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures is required;
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel and members of donor organizations;
- Experience living and working outside the U.S. preferred; and
- Fluency in English and excellent writing and communications skills required.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
This position is expected to last through the project life cycle until August 31, 2017.
About the Organization
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 70 countries. DI is an equal opportunity employer.
