The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a dynamic and multi-skilled candidate to join its office in Accra, Ghana, as a Partner Compliance Officer.
The primary purpose of this role is to support the effective monitoring of partnership agreements within the region for the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). This role involves monitoring the financial processes, facilitating communication, and providing support to enhance the capacity of project partners/subrecipients in managing their financial responsibilities. The incumbent will ensure that all financial transactions align with compliance requirements in the main donor agreement and best practices in financial stewardship. Additionally, the Partner Compliance Officer will monitor financial performance, support during the partner due diligence assessment process, validate partner expenses, ensure full compliance with requirements in IWMI\u2019s partnership contract, conduct training sessions, and provide recommendations to partners to implement best industry practices.
Requirements
Essential,
Desirable,
Previous working experience in the partnership management / donor reporting function.Essential
Ability to read, understand and interpret the terms and conditions in complex documents and agreements (e.g. donor agreements, partnership contracts). Ability to perform substantive testing on partner expenses and identify exceptions. Strong teamworking skills with the ability to coordinate with Headquarters. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience in analysing and reconciling figures. Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel and visit project partners. Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.Benefits
This is a nationally recruited position and only Ghanaian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on May 25, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.