ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This position reports directly to the Senior Partnerships Compliance Coordinator and under the general oversight of the Country Director, providing support to partners on compliance with Internews and funder rules and regulations.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

Internews in partnership with local communities, trains journalists and digital rights activists, tackle disinformation, and offer business expertise to help media outlets become financially sustainable. It supports independent media and helps its partners reach the people with quality, local information that saves lives, improves livelihood, and holds institutions accountable.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS are as follows – under the direct supervision of the Partnership Compliance Coordinator, the incumbent will:

• Assist in the review of financial reports of contractors and grantees, including follow-up as needed
• Maintain and update internal payment and cost trackers for all Internews Philippine projects’ subgrants and contracts.
• Work closely with subgrant recipients and non-personnel contractors to collect and check mandatory supporting documentations
• Assist with preparing payment request package to ensure the processing of payments to grantees and contractors by Internews HQ (financial report or invoice, supporting documents, narrative report, Wire Transfer Request)
• Perform cost analysis of proposed budgets from potential subgrant recipients and contractors
• File maintenance and administration tasks as requested
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values About Us – Information Saves Lives | Internews

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WOULD NEED TO HAVE:

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience with international NGOs
• Relevant University degree in Finance, Business, Financial Management or another relevant area of studies or equivalent lived/professional experience.
• Familiarity with donor rules and regulations, with strong preference for candidates having experience with USAID funding
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated intermediate expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting
• Experience in grant writing, compliance, or program coordination for at least 5 years

BENEFITS include:

• HMO coverage on day 1, 18 days vacation leave and 12 days sick leave with monthly credits at the start of employment
• Work and life balance
• 8am-5pm/9am-6pm/10am-7pm working hours- can be arranged with the Supervisor
• Temporarily on a work from home arrangement
• Competitive salary

Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.