Global Administration and Compliance Coordinator

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Manage and continually update the country registration database

· Provide support to the country registration process during a project start-up

· Create, manage and update a database of lawyers and tax accountants

· In coordination with the Director of Global Administration and Program Support, manage and annually update legal memo for each country

· Assist in creation of manuals/templates and training materials, which include, but not limited to Country SOP Manuals and home office manuals

· Manage and update Country-Specific SOP Manuals (in coordination with relevant departments (i.e. Contracts, HR, and Finance))

· In coordination with relevant departments (i.e. Contracts, HR, Finance), assist in training facilitation, which includes, but not limited to subcontracts administration, grants management, project start-ups, and closeouts both in the home office and the field office

· Provide assistance to project start-ups and closeouts both in home office and the field office

· Manage all the files of the Global Operations and Compliance departments

· Coordinate with PCs and draft agenda for PC Coordination Meetings

· Coordinate with relevant parties and draft agenda for FOIT meetings

· Take notes in FOIT and PC meetings (noting Action Items and Follow-up)

· Coordinate Field Operations Improvement Team (FOIT) Review Corrective Action Plan, follow up meetings and circulate copies of updated reports

· Maintain FOIT Report Database

· Coordinate logistics for Field Operations Improvement Team trips to project sites and other travel logistics as necessary for Global Administration & Compliance Department

· Assist developing risk assessments as necessary with the Director of Compliance regarding corporate and project management issues

· Assist the Director of Compliance with ensuring organizational compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policy and procedures as necessary

· Other duties as assigned by the Director of Global Administration and Program Support or the Compliance Director

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, international development, or related field required. Advance degree preferred.

· A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in project management, project start-ups and closeouts.

· Experience working with international donor-funded projects. USAID experience preferred.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to speak French or Spanish desired but not required.

· Willing to travel internationally as required.

How to apply:

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.

You must attach resume, cover letter, and upload your CV where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

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We value and seek diversity in our workforce.