Coordinador(a) de Cumplimiento y Subvenciones

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, focusing on various areas such as emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. The organization is committed to improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS has a collaborative, mission-driven culture and welcomes individuals from all faiths and secular traditions who share its values. The agency is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and its processes reflect this commitment. CRS prioritizes hiring candidates from the regions in which it operates, and its talent acquisition procedures emphasize the rights and dignity of all individuals, especially those most at risk.

Job Overview:
The position of Coordinador(a) de Cumplimiento y Subvenciones is crucial for the optimal implementation of a development project focused on child care and protection in El Salvador. This role involves leading the execution of grant compliance, milestone reporting, agreement management, and financial matters in accordance with donor and CRS policies. The overarching goal of the project is to strengthen national systems that protect vulnerable children, support families, and enhance early childhood development through sustainable, locally-led approaches. The Coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that the project meets its objectives and adheres to all compliance requirements, thereby improving outcomes for vulnerable children and reducing reliance on residential care.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Coordinador(a) de Cumplimiento y Subvenciones include:

• Financial Management of Grants: Serve as the main point of contact for financial management and compliance issues related to the project, ensuring that all relevant staff are aware of donor requirements. Contribute to project initiation, mid-term, and closure meetings to ensure comprehensive understanding of financial requirements. Support the global project team and country program colleagues in addressing grant conditions and necessary modifications.
• Grant Management: Assist in the development, review, and approval of fixed amount subrecipient agreements, ensuring compliance with CRS and donor requirements. Develop and process amendments as needed, and evaluate the financial capacity of local partners to meet specific donor requirements.
• Reporting: Generate expense and budget execution reports for internal project tracking and validate information in CRS accounting systems. Prepare progress reports linking milestone achievements with expenditures for donor reporting. Conduct budget execution review meetings with budget holders and management.
• Compliance: Develop tools and operational manuals to ensure that global grant staff and subrecipients understand and implement donor compliance policies. Collaborate with country and global staff to ensure adherence to CRS safeguarding policies throughout project implementation.
• Cost Requests Development: Oversee the development of cost requests and milestone plans, ensuring that budgets are reasonable, accurate, and reflect the necessary costs for successful program execution.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the position include a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in grant management is essential, along with solid experience in finance and program management. Candidates should have experience in developing and monitoring complex budgets and at least 3 years of proven experience in tracking and controlling the implementation of U.S. government fund regulations. Strong communication and presentation skills are also required, along with the ability to train financial and non-financial staff at all levels.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree as a minimum requirement. A degree in International Relations or a related field is considered a plus. Additional experience may substitute for some educational requirements, but a solid educational foundation in relevant fields is essential for success in this role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of program management for an NGO. This experience should include progressive responsibilities in grant management and financial oversight, demonstrating a strong understanding of compliance and reporting requirements.

Languages:
An intermediate to advanced level of English is required for this position. Proficiency in Spanish is also essential, given the location of the role in El Salvador. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position is contingent upon the successful award of the project. The role is full-time and may involve travel within the country, up to 25%. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits packages are based on the country of employment. The successful candidate is expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.