Compassion International is seeking a Grants Financial Specialist II to support U.S. Government grant acquisition and financial management for donor-funded programs across the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region.
📍 Location: Must reside in one of the following Compassion program countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, or Peru
🏠 Work Arrangement: Remote within eligible countries with occasional travel (up to 10%)
📅 Contract Type: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (with possible renewal)
💼 What You’ll Do
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Develop budgets and budget justifications/narratives for U.S. Government grant acquisition efforts and other institutional donors.
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Support financial management across the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through grant closeout.
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Prepare donor-compliant financial reports and conduct budget variance analysis.
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Monitor expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance.
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Support donor and procurement audits, including Single Audits.
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Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with donor regulations.
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Partner with finance, program, legal, compliance, and field teams across multiple countries.
✅ What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
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3-5+ years of relevant experience in grants finance, donor compliance, or financial management.
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Experience with donor-funded grants, preferably within an NGO or international development environment.
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Demonstrated experience developing budgets and budget narratives for U.S. Government grants.
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Strong working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and experience working with UN and other institutional donors.
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Experience supporting or managing Single Audits for U.S. Government-funded programs.
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Excellent budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytical skills.
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Strong collaboration skills and a team-player mindset.