Global Officer, Grants Compliance

International Justice Mission • Washington, DC

330d • Remote

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Global Officer, Grants Compliance. The Global Officer, Grants Compliance reports to the Global Director, Grant Partnerships and is a pivotal position for strengthening IJM's capacity to manage grant compliance and grant partnership risk. This role works with regionally based portfolio managers in the administration of IJM's grant awards and subawards, serving as an authoritative compliance resource and helping ensure adherence to donor regulations and internal policies. In addition to providing training and technical assistance to grants management staff, the Global Officer will also coordinate with other Global Functions and oversee global initiatives to institutionalize compliance requirements and best practices, including internal audits, policy development, portfolio KPI reporting, and business process design. The Global Officer works closely with legal and enterprise-wide compliance directors, regional portfolio managers, and global finance and capacity building managers, to carry out their work. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Grants Partnerships and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading institutional grant compliance, legal and/or capacity building at the portfolio level.
• Certificate in Federal Grants Management preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Strategic thinking and ability to craft a strong narrative.
• Keen listening and synthesis skills.
• Razor-sharp attention to detail and excellence.
• Thoughtful coaching and mentorship.
• Adept at digital technology, multimedia, channel optimization.
• Clear, compelling change management communication.

Nice To Haves

• Master's/JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the maintenance, revision, and enforcement of IJM's Global Grants Standards.
• Provide solutions-oriented and human-centered guidance to grant acquisition and implementation teams.
• Engage and/or convene cross-functional working groups to advocate for, embed, and communicate institutional funding requirements.
• Collaborate with the Grants Capacity Building Lead to create and deliver training, job aids, and knowledge resources.
• Assist the Global Director with key aspects of strategic planning, financial forecasting, KPI reporting, and teamwork planning.
• Oversee award administration frameworks for various types of financial assistance awards and partnership agreements.
• Serve as authoritative guide for day-to-day grants compliance questions and concerns.
• Ensure teams are fully informed of relevant donor compliance requirements.
• Maintain administrator oversight of both internal and external grant repositories.
• Support grant teams in identifying and requesting any formal grant approvals, modifications or amendments.
• Review grant proposal documentation, including budgets and narratives, to ensure compliance with donor regulations.
• Develop and maintain grant-related policies, guidelines, tools, and systems that lead to effective grant compliance.
• Identify risks within the portfolio and recommend plans for mitigation.
• Develop human-centered trainings, guidance, resources, and coaching for staff implementing grants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
• Retirement benefit options
• Paid leave starting at 23 days
• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
• Robust staff care resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree