Grants and Contracts Officer in Washington, District of Columbia at IREX

Grants & Contracts Officer

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Location: Amman, Jordan

Group/Practice/Unit: Global Impact Hub – Higher Education for Innovation & Growth Activity (HEIG)

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, IREX has delivered results in complex environments. We solve problems through partnership, bridge divides where interests conflict, and develop leaders committed to impact. The youth we empower build stronger economies. The educators we support improve learning for countless students. The critical thinking skills we advance help people make informed decisions about their futures. We approach our work through three horizon goals: leaders bridge divides; learners succeed in the world of work; and people thrive in a technology-, AI-, and data-driven world

ABOUT PROGRAM

Higher Education for Innovation and Growth (HEIG) is a five-year U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE -funded Activity in Jordan. The goal of the Activity is that Jordanian higher education institutions will be able to provide quality, inclusive, student-centered, market-relevant education, and foster innovation for economic growth, through partnerships with industry.

Position Purpose Summary

Based in Amman, and under the guidance of the Subaward Grants and Contracts Manager, the Grants & Contracts Officer will oversee the activity’s grants and contracts management, and compliance support. S/he will also manage the day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with all IREX, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, and USG requirements. In addition, under the guidance of his/her supervisor, s/he will monitor program budget, provide required reporting, and maintain financial records for all program activities. Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the supervisor.

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Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of grants, subawards, contracts, compliance, and partner financial management.
• Ability to review financial reports, budgets, supporting documentation, cost-share, in-kind contributions, and audit files accurately.
• Knowledge of donor regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and 700; familiarity with 22 CFR 226 and SAM is desirable.
• Ability to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and communicate compliance requirements clearly to partners and program staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, attention to detail, responsiveness, and results-driven follow-through.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, finance, accounting, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in finance compliance management, preferably on programs with significant grantmaking or subcontracting components.
• Experience working on U.S. Department of State or USAID-funded programs is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of local laws, regulations, and reporting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to track and manage partner budgets and ensure alignment with donor regulations.
• Fluency and comfort in Arabic is required; proficiency in English is a plus.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Jordan.

Your Daily Tasks

• Support the technical team in all aspects of grants management to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Review grantee financial reports and supporting documentation for authenticity and compliance with agreement requirements.
• Record partner expenses in the iKNOW system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with grant agreements and budgets.
• Process payments to partners and subrecipients by reviewing documentation, verifying compliance with grant terms, and coordinating with finance for timely disbursement.
• Support Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) for new or existing partners, including collecting required documents, reviewing legal and financial compliance, and flagging potential risks.
• Maintain organized grantee documentation and audit-ready files.
• Monitor grantee compliance with U.S. Department of State rules, 2 CFR 200, 700, and IREX policies through desk reviews and site visits.
• Provide training and technical assistance to grantees on compliance, financial reporting, procurement, and documentation standards.
• Support budget development, expenditure tracking, reconciliations, pipeline analyses, cash-flow forecasts, and financial projections related to subawards.
• Support grant closeout processes, including financial reconciliation, property disposition, and final performance reporting.
• Maintain a grants tracking system capturing key milestones such as signing, amendments, renewals, and closeouts.
• Perform additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or supervisor.

Additional Perks:

At IREX, you’ll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission—making it a truly rewarding place to work. We offer learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.

Please note: While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Disability Specifications

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX’s mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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