Compliance Manager (Re-advertised)

About American University of Afghanistan

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager will oversee compliance and report for all grants, contracts, and MOUs at the American University of Afghanistan. S/he will be responsible for managing all data and information related to the entire portfolio of grants, contracts, and MOUs held by AUAF; tracking compliance markers; and ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports. S/he will also contribute to the development of high-quality funding proposals and programmatic and budgetary monitoring.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Manager is responsible for the overall requirement compliance for all grants, contracts, MOUs and other agreements held by the university, including the following duties:


Monitor and facilitate compliance of programs with donor and AUAF requirements and raise issues affecting external/internal compliance, projected inabilities to meet contractual obligations, report submission, and significant budget variances, as well as proposing remedial solutions to the senior administration;

Establish standards, procedures, and policies to ensure that the compliance programs throughout the project are effective and efficient in preventing, detecting, identifying, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations;

Ensure compliance with regulations, USAID policies, and USAID/Afghanistan Mission Orders and Implementing Partners Notices;

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls;

Provide internal reports on a regular basis, and as directed, keep senior management informed of the progress of compliance efforts;

Lead all donor reporting processes, coordinating with the relevant unit heads to ensure timely submission of high quality programmatic and financial reports;

Ensure quality information management through regular maintenance of grant files, reporting calendars, and internal documentation;

Provide technical guidance on core donor (USAID and US government) regulations to ensure compliance in program implementation and reporting;

Contribute to the grants review process and support the Development Office as needed in the development and coordination of high-quality proposals, memoranda of understanding, or concept notes for submission to donors;

Build capacity of staff in report writing, monitoring and other topics related to compliance; and

Support the senior administration team in other key grants management, program development, monitoring and evaluation, communications and external relations activities as requested.

Job Requirements

Qualifications Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


The position requires the incumbent to reside in Afghanistan

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, business, law, or other relevant major

At least three years’ experience in development programs

Prior experience in grants management and compliance, including experience in USAID-funded grants

Excellent data management skills

Excellent writing skills, including familiarity with USAID reporting requirements

Prior experience in supervision and management of staff, including capacity building and training

Basic Qualifications Requirements:


Excellent interpersonal skills

Superior written and oral communication skills in English

Advanced computer skills

Ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes

Excellent analytical, project management, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:


Master’s degree in international relations, business, or other relevant major

Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Rules (FAR)

Submission Guideline

Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter in one document as PDF or MS Word electronically. Applications are accepted in English only. Please include “Compliance Manager” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted on or before June 30th, 2017. After reviews of the applicants, interviews for the finalists will be set up in Kabul on the AUAF Campus.

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Submission Email

nationaljobs@auaf.edu.af

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