About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)
The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Sudan, including
accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial
management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor
regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the
Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country
Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
The Position (General Position Summary)
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Director, the Subawards and
Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring subgrants and subgrantees to ensure compliance
with the terms and conditions of the subgrant agreement. The Subawards and Compliance Officer is
also responsible for tracking subgrants and subgrantee requirements and for maintaining all subgrant
financial files.

• Essential Responsibilities
  Implementation and Program Quality:
   Conduct subgrantee pre-award assessments and recommend modifications to the
  subgrant agreement and/or monitoring plan to lessen financial and compliance risks.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of subgrant agreements.
  • Provide on-going training and support to subgrantees in Mercy Corps and donors
  subgrant financial procedures and assist in conducting formal subgrantee training
  workshops.
  • Review subgrantee financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that
  reports are submitted on time.
  • Assist in subgrantee site audits and prepare site visit reports.
  • Follow up on all subgrant compliance issues and audits and document resolutions.
  • Maintain subgrant tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Field Finance
  Manual and Subaward Financial Management Policy
  • Process subgrantee payments and reconcile subgrant financial tracking to general
  ledger reports.
  • Assist in subgrant close-outs ensuring that all requirements of the subgrant agreement
  have been met and that subgrant funds have been properly settled.
  • Assist Finance department in providing compliance training for MC staff.
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring
  credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
  ● Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks
  and mitigations related to their area of work.
  ● Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of
  participants and fellow team members.
  ● Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit
  reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other
  options.
  Supervisory Responsibility
  None
  Accountability
  Reports Directly To: Subawards & Compliance Manager
  Works Directly With: Finance Department, Operations Department, Program Managers, MCG/MCE
  HQ Compliance, and others
  Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
  Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our
  program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding
  international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as
  equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Three or more years of finance experience, including budgeting and grant management or
auditing.
• A university degree in finance, accounting or a related business field is required.
• Two years experience in the Finance Department of a non-governmental organization is
preferable.
• Good understanding of major international donor rules and non-profit accounting
• Prior experience with computerized general ledger software.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Access.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of financial and procurement
systems; Prior auditing experience is considered a plus
• Excellent oral and written English skills

Success Factors
The ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required. A demonstrated
ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is
necessary. A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness
and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
The ability to effectively monitor subgrantee compliance as well as to provide support and training for
subgrantee personnel is critical. The subawards and Compliance Officer must be willing to travel to
Mercy Corps field offices, subgrantee offices and project sites.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Kasala (Roving), it requires up to 40% travel to support the programs, which
may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where
amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good
medical services and the living situation is of a high standard

Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the
communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities
that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Efficiency and Effectiveness
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together
individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to
solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every
team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to
do their best work.
We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain
committed to learning, improving, and growing together.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We
actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger
and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal
employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the
basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or
ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other
protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work,
whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect
and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and
abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or
harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work
environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect
local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all
times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon
hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment
process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).