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RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed, everyday people. Together we use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty.

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Details at-a-glance

Manager, Fund Coding and Compliance
Exempt, Full-time
Location requirement: District of Columbia
Starting salary: $75,000

Overview

RESULTS is a movement of passionate and committed people whose mission is to create the political will to end poverty in the United States and around the world. RESULTS empowers individuals to exercise their personal and political power for change by mobilizing the voices of grassroots constituent advocates throughout its nationwide network to leverage public investment in programs and improved policies that reduce poverty and inequality. Over the last 40 years, RESULTS advocates have been building strong relationships with members of Congress, engaging with the media, and collaborating with an array of partners throughout the country and around the world.

Summary

The Manager, Fund Coding and Compliance is a key member of the HOME team and is central to RESULTS Educational Fund’s overall effective operations. Reporting to the Controller, the Manager is responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting efforts by performing a range of finance, grants and organizational coding, analysis and projections, and administrative functions. The Manager works cross-divisionally to ensure a smooth workflow and clear communications across all teams in Programs, Development, Finance, Grants, and Operations. 

The Manager is a tenacious problem solver. Using sound judgement, outstanding detail orientation and exceptional organizational skills, the Manager, Fund Coding and Compliance supports the Finance team by auditing incoming payment requests, applying grants and unrestricted coding to often complex multi-grant budget line activities, providing spending estimates for activities, and ensuring expenses adhere to organizational and grant requirements. The Manager, Fund Coding and Compliance, exhibits a high level of service and discretion, meets strict deadlines, provides appropriate guidance to staff and carries out continued follow-up as needed.  

Responsibilities

Coding and Compliance of Payables

  • Review and audit all payment requests from staff as well as purchases placed on company credit cards within a timely manner; ensure they adhere both to grant funder requirements, including lobbying restrictions, and organizational requirements. Ensure submissions include accurate and proper documentation and approvals as per internal policies.
  • Conduct daily review and updates to track monthly expenses status; follow up on delays, questions, or other documentation needed from staff to ensure that all past month expenses with coding are processed.
  • Apply accurate fund coding by referring to established event coding records along with information provided by staff submitting expenses, and review of available grants budget lines and codes.
  • Work toward monthly deadlines for past month expenses by ensuring appropriate funding codes are applied and organizational compliance is met for staff, vendor payments and credit card expenses.
  • Follow-up with staff regarding required documentation and other information or missing details, and provide guidance and reminders of, process required for expense reporting.
  • Demonstrate allocation of expenses to codes by developing formulas or pivot tables in Excel to clearly demonstrate rationales behind coding decisions.
  • Reports deviations related to finance internal control policies, processes, and standards of use.

Spending Projections and Tracking

  • Provide monthly estimates of costs for completed activities which have not been fully coded and submitted to meet monthly deadline for past month’s expenses, including follow up with staff for incomplete or missing expense submissions.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Finance and Grants Administration to provide information details on expenses recorded and projections for expenses not yet finalized.
  • Maintain records via existing coding tool of coding decisions for major events and activities with recurring costs.

Organizational Administration

  • Match invoices for check and wire/ACH requests, expense reports and third-party reimbursements to payments for the weekly payment process schedule. File soft copies of all documentation.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the soft copy filing system of all Accounts Payables.
  • Contribute to organization-wide events or special projects as needed.

Other Requirements

  • Travel, evening and weekend work as needed (up to 15%).
  • Team player who brings a collaborative attitude and high degree of cultural sensitivity to the role; understands how to lead by example.
  • Commitment to the mission of the organization; support RESULTS’ values of justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression and demonstrates these values in everyday work.
  • Physical demands of the position include the ability to sit and work at the computer for prolonged periods.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

  • Four-year college degree or the equivalent in work or life experience relevant to the position, to include two years of professional experience working collaboratively as part of a team in the non-profit advocacy space.
  • Four years of experience in researching and applying fund coding to expenses, with a preference for grants and unrestricted to include multiple funding sources.
  • Experience with implementation of necessary and appropriate financial controls per GAAP.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Expertise in fund coding, with deep knowledge and understanding of invoice processing, financial databases and accounting software.
  • High proficiency in Excel, creating pivot tables and designing complex worksheets. 
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across divisions of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders. 
  • High degree of emotional intelligence; understands how to motivate others and how to communicate effectively and appropriately through email, text messaging and other platforms. 
  • Able to perform at a high level in a remote/hybrid work environment, with proficiency in utilizing and leveraging file-sharing tools including but not limited to MS Office, Outlook, SharePoint, and various virtual meeting platforms. 
  • Sharp project management skills to include proactivity, planning, prioritization, objective setting, and meeting management. 
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage ongoing conflicting workload demand of both planned and short-lead time requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
  • Maintains confidentiality and discretion. 

Benefits Summary

  • Health Insurance: RESULTS Educational Fund pays 100% of premiums and out-of-pocket costs for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts to which employees may contribute with pre-tax payroll deductions.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, with both pre- and post-tax contribution options; employees are eligible to enroll on the first day of the month following their date of hire. RESULTS will begin making an employer match on the first day of the month following an employee’s one-year service anniversary: 100% of the employee contribution up to 3% of salary, then match 50% on any additional contributions up to 5% of salary.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost to employees.
  • Paid Leave: 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 5 days of personal leave; in addition, offices are closed during the last week in December.

About RESULTS

Equal Opportunity Statement and Commitment to Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

RESULTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Poverty cannot end as long as oppression exists. 

We commit to opposing all forms of oppression, including ableism, ageism, biphobia, classism, colonialism, homophobia, racism, religious discrimination, sexism, transphobia, white saviorism, and xenophobia. 

At RESULTS we pledge to create space for all voices, including those who are currently experiencing poverty. We will address oppressive behavior in our interactions, families, communities, work, and world. Our strength is rooted in our diversity of experiences, not in our assumptions. With unearned privilege comes the responsibility to act so the burden to educate and change doesn’t fall solely on those experiencing oppression. When we miss the mark on our values, we will acknowledge our mistake, seek forgiveness, learn, and work together as a community to pursue equity. 

There are no saviors — only partners, advocates, and allies. RESULTS strives every day to make its movement a respectful, inclusive space. 

Process for Applying

Please send cover letter and your resume to [email protected] with subject line: Manager, Fund Coding and Compliance.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates.

Please note all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; RESULTS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position at this time.

Details at-a-glance

Position Title: Senior Associate, Equitable and Sustainable Systems 

Department: ACTION Secretariat

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Location requirement: Washington, DC

Salary starts at: $63,000

Overview

RESULTS is a movement of passionate and committed people whose mission is to create the political will to end poverty in the United States and around the world. RESULTS empowers individuals to exercise their personal and political power for change by mobilizing the voices of grassroots constituent advocates throughout its nationwide network to leverage public investment in programs and improved policies that reduce poverty and inequality. Over the last 40 years, RESULTS advocates have been building strong relationships with members of Congress, engaging with the media, and collaborating with an array of partners throughout the country and around the world.

Summary

The ACTION Global Health Advocacy Partnership (ACTION), a project of RESULTS Educational Fund, is a partnership of locally-rooted organizations around the world that advocate together to improve access to health for vulnerable communities. 

Reporting to the ACTION Secretariat Director, the Senior Associate, Equitable and Sustainable Systems is responsible for driving forward ACTION’s policy research and policy analysis within this portfolio of work. Relevant issues covered include health and nutrition financing, work with multilateral development banks (MDBs), and health systems.  

The Senior Associate, Equitable and Sustainable Systems will support the ACTION partners in developing and implementing country-level plans that are coordinated and complemented by joint campaigns to contribute to our global agenda. The Senior Associate will help partners achieve their strategic goals by coordinating work plans, grant reporting and donor engagement. The Senior Associate spearheads civil society engagement through the ACTION Partnership within the portfolio and will work directly with others on the ACTION Secretariat team to integrate workstreams across the various issues and coordinate Partnership efforts to meet grant objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage the “Equitable and Sustainable Systems” portfolio and associated strategic advocacy, planning, and implementation

  • Drive the strategy development and coordination of the Partnership’s work on Equitable and Sustainable Systems (the “portfolio”), focusing on World Bank and multilateral development banks (MDBs); Maternal; Newborn Child Health (MNCH); health and nutrition financing; primary health care; and cross-cutting global campaigns, platforms, and major moments.
  • Guide the partnership in conceptualizing and leading high-impact advocacy campaigns, setting research and analysis goals, developing joint position papers and policy reports, and tracking processes and policies to identify opportunities for ACTION to advance our objectives relevant to the portfolio priorities. 
  • Support partners in developing ambitious annual workplans and provide oversight for partner reporting, monitoring, and evaluation, and coordinate with the grants team on grant compliance, budget reviews, and approvals.  
  • Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders relevant to the portfolio and represent ACTION in external constituencies such as committees, delegations, and working groups; present on behalf of the Partnership when needed.
  • Facilitate donor engagement for the portfolio and develop monthly updates, prepare progress reports of key grant milestones, and support annual donor reporting while ensuring that donor reporting aligns with portfolio grant objectives.
  • Manage portfolio meetings and calls, including leading the Partnership’s monthly issue area call, participating in donor calls, developing and distributing agendas, and recording and disseminating notes and follow-up items.
  • Contribute thought leadership related to the portfolio and lead production of talking points, briefs, reports, blogs, and communications materials on relevant issues for the Partnership under the Equitable and Sustainable Systems.

Global Health Resource Analysis and Assessment

  • With the leadership of the ACTION Secretariat Director, conceptualize and drive the development of health financing tracking and analysis tools to help identify trends.
  • Support the development of analysis pieces in collaboration with the team and partners across portfolios to leverage advocacy opportunities and key moments.

Qualifications

Experience and education

  • Four-year college degree or the equivalent in work or life experience in global health, international advocacy and/or policy, or relevant field. 
  • Undergraduate degree preferred in a related discipline such as health/science policy, international relations/development, political science, economics, sociology, social sciences, etc. 
  • Two years of experience functioning at a high level in a remote/hybrid work environment and in using MS Office, file sharing and various virtual meeting platforms. 
  • Experience working internationally in a developing country, or within an international network or secretariat.

Knowledge and skills

  • Familiarity and deep understanding of the focus areas of RESULTS’ and ACTION’s work in global development including issues such as women and girl’s health, health systems, health financing, COVID-19, and its linkages to all pillars of ACT-A and the Global Fund. 
  • High level of proficiency in utilizing and leveraging file-sharing tools including but not limited to MS Office, Outlook, Sharepoint, and various virtual meeting platforms. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and in-depth understanding of how to effectively function, collaborate, and move forward in a remote/hybrid team-oriented work environment; understanding of appropriate use of email, text messaging and other platforms. 
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English. 
  • Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, constructive with a commitment to being a valuable member of a team. 
  • Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills and knowledge of social media. 
  • Dedication to detail, organization, and meeting deadlines in order to deliver a quality work product. 
  • Reliable team player; able to work collaboratively with others as well as independently in a way that maximizes efficiency and optimizes output; knows how to be a key part in a sequential operational workflow and understand the accountability related to it. 
  • Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
  • Able to perform at a high level in a remote/hybrid work environment, be flexible, multi-task, stay organized and pivot on priorities when needed; can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and dependability. 
  • Understanding of advocacy to sustain and expand financing, donor commitments, and political support for critical MNCH+ nutrition programs, TB, HIV, malaria, and broader PHC. 
  • Able and willing to manage up and across teams to meet deadlines and drive priorities forward. 
  • Ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and work styles. 
  • Fluency in French is preferred. 

Other requirements

  • Travel, evening and weekend work as needed (up to 10%). 
  • Physical demands of the position include the ability to sit and work at the computer for prolonged periods. 
  • Support RESULTS’ values of justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression, and demonstrate these values in everyday work. 

Benefits summary

  • Health Insurance: RESULTS Educational Fund pays 100% of premiums and out-of-pocket costs for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts to which employees may contribute with pre-tax payroll deductions.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, with both pre- and post-tax contribution options; employees are eligible to enroll on the first day of the month following their date of hire. RESULTS will begin making an employer match on the first day of the month following an employee’s one-year service anniversary: 100% of the employee contribution up to 3% of salary, then match 50% on any additional contributions up to 5% of salary.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost to employees.
  • Paid Leave: 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 5 days of personal leave; in addition, offices are closed during the last week in December.

About RESULTS

Equal Opportunity Statement and Commitment to Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

RESULTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Poverty cannot end as long as oppression exists. 

We commit to opposing all forms of oppression, including ableism, ageism, biphobia, classism, colonialism, homophobia, racism, religious discrimination, sexism, transphobia, white saviorism, and xenophobia. 

At RESULTS we pledge to create space for all voices, including those who are currently experiencing poverty. We will address oppressive behavior in our interactions, families, communities, work, and world. Our strength is rooted in our diversity of experiences, not in our assumptions. With unearned privilege comes the responsibility to act so the burden to educate and change doesn’t fall solely on those experiencing oppression. When we miss the mark on our values, we will acknowledge our mistake, seek forgiveness, learn, and work together as a community to pursue equity.  There are no saviors — only partners, advocates, and allies. RESULTS strives every day to make its movement a respectful, inclusive space.

Process for applying

Please send cover letter and your resume to [email protected] with subject line: Senior Associate, Equitable and Sustainable Systems.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates.

Please note all applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States; RESULTS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position at this time.

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