Compliance and Grants Senior Officer At MedGlobal

Job Title: Compliance and Grants Senior Officer

Job location: Turkey – Gaziantep

Job style: Full Time

Required Number of positions: 1

Job Code: TR022

Report to: SY/TR Country Representative

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, officers’ coordinators, and directors to guide their practice and conduct.

The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

1. Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
2. Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work.

MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance and Grants Senior Officer ensures organizational adherence to donor requirements, internal policies, and applicable laws. This role focuses on monitoring grant activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting the development and management of grant proposals and agreements. The officer also oversees financial and administrative compliance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance:

1. Ensure organizational compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and applicable legal standards.
2. Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and tools.
3. Conduct periodic internal reviews to identify potential compliance risks and address gaps.
4. Provide training to staff on compliance matters, donor guidelines, and ethical standards.
5. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of donor regulations and disseminate updates as needed.

Grants Management:

1. Oversee the preparation, submission, and management of grant proposals and reports in compliance with donor requirements.
2. Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and donor guidelines.
3. Review and maintain grant agreements, amendments, and supporting documentation.
4. Support program teams in meeting reporting deadlines and requirements.
5. Liaise with donors to ensure clear communication and address any compliance-related queries or issues.

Monitoring and Reporting:

1. Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial and programmatic reports.
2. Monitor grant activities to ensure that all deliverables and milestones are met.
3. Track and analyze grant performance metrics, highlighting risks or concerns.

Risk Management:

1. Identify and assess potential compliance risks, providing recommendations to mitigate them.
2. Investigate and address compliance issues promptly and professionally.
3. Prepare for and facilitate donor or external audits, ensuring readiness and accuracy of records.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, International Development, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grants management, compliance, or related fields.
• Familiarity with donor regulations (e.g., OCHA, UN, EU, or other major donors).
• Experience in nonprofit or humanitarian sectors is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management software.
• Englisg language writing and speaking skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and results-driven.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with a proactive approach.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Program Managers, Finance Teams, HR, and Senior Leadership.
• External: Donors, Partners, and Auditors.