Family Planning and Environmental Compliance Officer at Pathfinder International

Summary of Role:  

Pathfinder International is seeking an experienced Family Planning and Environmental Compliance Officer for the anticipated USAID-funded Accelerating ChoiCe, Equity, and Sustainability for Services (ACCESS) project. The purpose of this project is to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and related health outcomes among adolescents and youth and other underrepresented and underserved populations by advancing excellence, innovation, and best practices in service delivery.

The FP and Environmental Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USG rules and regulations as it relates to environmental compliance and FP compliance of this investment. They will oversee the implementation of regular monitoring to ensure compliance throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Family Planning and Environmental Compliance Management: 

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure USG compliance with environmental regulations and standards within the context of SRH service delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate environmental sustainability practices into all aspects of program design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Delivers training and monitoring to project staff on FP compliance in alignment with USG regulations.
• Maintains and monitors.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental compliance measures and make recommendations for improvement.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community partners, to promote environmentally sustainable practices in SRH programs.
• Implements standards and procedures to ensure that SRHR compliance mechanisms are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Documentation and Reports:

• Ensures quality, reliability, and timeliness of performance reports and other data regarding SRHR and other programmatic compliance activities.

Compliance Project Infrastructure:

• Implements project policies, procedures, checklists and internal controls in collaboration with Legal and Compliance business unit and the technical directors.

Sub-grant Compliance:

• Ensures all sub-grants for program implementation, modification and closeout activities are followed in line with the guidelines developed for the specific purposes and comply with applicable regulations.

Required Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, management or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies.
• 5 years’ experience in program management, including experience in compliance requirements.
• 5 years’ international non-profit experience, including experience with USG funded programs and non-US donor programs.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages relevant to the project context is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Compliance Regulations and Requirements: Foundational knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies applicable to international NGOs working on public health issues under grants and contracts funded by USAID.

Preferred Competence and Work Experience:

• Experience working with INGOs.
• Experience of at least 5 years in managing USG-funded programs and familiarity with non-US donor programs

Other Information: 

Technology to be Used:

• Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required (10% or less)