Senior Grants and Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of CRS grants and compliance systems across the global RAPID program
• Responsible for leading the implementation, standardization, and continuous strengthening of CRS policies, procedures, and operational frameworks
• Ensures consistent and compliant application across participating country programs and partners within the assigned RAPID portfolio
• Ensures a coherent, high-quality, and risk-informed approach to grant management
• Drives institutional learning, system improvement, and global harmonization of practices to support rapid, accountable emergency responses
• Lead the development and implementation of CRS RAPID emergency grants, including compliance policies, procedures, and systems
• Establish and maintain standardized frameworks, tools, and protocols governing grant management and compliance
• Ensure alignment with donor regulations, CRS policies, and host governments
• Provide detailed oversight of RAPID grant management functions across the assigned RAPID portfolio
• Ensure effective oversight of the full grant lifecycle and operational efficiency at scale
• Lead the design and implementation of reporting frameworks and practices for RAPID
• Establish and maintain reporting systems and tools that support effective monitoring, informed decision-making, and alignment between program, compliance, and operational functions
• Lead identification and mitigation of systemic compliance and operational risks across RAPID-supported programs
• Strengthen grants and compliance capacity across CRS staff and partners through tools, guidance, and training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, compliance, or humanitarian operations
• Experience supporting global or multi-country programs
• Experience in complex emergency contexts
• Advanced knowledge of donor regulations and CRS compliance systems
• Strong systems thinking and policy development capabilities
• Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems in a collaborative way
• Ability to lead complex global initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of humanitarian best practices, operational standards, and evolving guidance for emergency field operations
• Required Languages: Fluency in English required; French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in grants management and compliance within humanitarian operations, with a focus on implementing standardized frameworks and ensuring alignment with donor regulations. Proven ability to lead complex global initiatives and enhance organizational capacity through training and strategic problem-solving.