Senior Compliance Manager (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity) at RTI International

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Category: Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Program Description

• The anticipated $250M (est.) USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity seeks to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve health system resilience in priority states.
• The activity will strengthen the development and execution of state-level health and development plans and scale-up high-impact MNCAH, FP/RH, nutrition, malaria and HSS interventions.
• The anticipated activity will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and provide technical assistance in four priority states.

Position Description

• RTI is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager for the USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity.
• The Senior Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence within the field operations of the activity, working closely with Programs, Finance, Procurement and Logistics, and HR departments.
• This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party - Operations and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and adherence within the field operations of RTI’s internal control procedures, through understanding of RTI’s Field Finance Manual, RTI’s Procurement and Logistics Policy, and USAID donor regulations.
• Review monthly compliance reports from Home Office and ensure that appropriate action is taken by the corresponding field site to attend to any outstanding queries.
• Train in-country staff in the country head office and field sites across all departments on RTI’s procedures and USAID rules.
• Manage and ensure RTI financial and procurement files are complete and well maintained in accordance with RTI and USAID requirements.
• Carry out the key monthly tasks and HQ checklist, as per the RTI standard template, and submission of the same to RTI Home Office following the deadline after each month end.
• Ensure that RTI has an up-to-date Fixed Asset Register and any issue regarding same is addressed as a matter of priority.
• Facilitate and coordinate external, internal, donor, and government audits.
• Ensure systems are in place to monitor sub-grant performance and obtain assurance that they are compliant with the donor’s regulations.
• Review and update monthly cost allocations and ensure supporting documentation is reasonable and appropriately filed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 10 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge finance, accounting, procurement, and donor compliance.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations required with a demonstrated understanding of USAID policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.