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Job Purpose
The Donor Assurance and Accountability officer supports the institution, the division and, more broadly, donor relationship managers in relation to donor requirements and assurance needs. S/He ensures coherent, consistent and coordinated response to donors regarding their requirements and assurance exercises (including audits, evaluations, questionnaires etc). S/He plays a crucial role on donor-related queries related to institutional discussions and thematic workstreams and helps shape institutional positioning and policies by incorporating donors’ expectations and requirements.
Relationships
- Internally, interacts with all REM units in the field and in HQs, other departments and units, specialists functions (metiers), field-based managers/coordinators and delegations.
- Externally, interacts with peers in other organizations.
Accountabilities And Responsibilities
- Provides support to donor relationship managers and liaise with relevant internal experts to respond to donor requirements in coherent, consistent, and coordinated manner.
- Contributes to the development of knowledge and intelligence in relation to donor requirements.
- Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders, at the headquarters and in the field, in the preparation and conduct of audits, assurance and evaluative exercises requested by donors.
- Works with cross-organisational teams on thematic workstreams to assist in developing and aligning policies and practices in relation to donor requirements.
- Serves as one of the focal points to the division and department in relation to donor assurance and compliance questions.
- Provides support and expertise in the review of funding agreements.
