Senior Grants & Compliance Manager; Part-Time

Part-time/ Remote/ Flexible working hours/ Hourly compensation

Approximately 40–80 hours per month

Workload may fluctuate depending on project phases

Workload will increase during the final month of each quarter (reporting periods)

USD $40–$80 per hour

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and level of responsibility

We are currently managing four U.S. government‑related projects:

• Two projects will conclude in September 2026
• Two additional projects have longer timelines, ending in approximately four years

We are a small, mission‑driven nonprofit organization. While the number of projects is limited, the role requires independent judgment, attention to detail, and comfort working in a lean organizational environment.

To ensure continued compliance and sound financial management, we are seeking a part‑time Senior Grants & Compliance Manager to provide oversight and support related to grants management and compliance for these U.S. government‑related projects.

⚠️ This is a long‑term part‑time position, and we are seeking candidates who can commit to at least one year.

👉 Candidates seeking short‑term transitional roles or full‑time employment are not a good fit for this position.

• Provide oversight and support related to financial management and compliance for U.S. government‑related projects
• Review project budgets, expenditures, and significant financial adjustments
• Assist in monitoring project implementation to ensure alignment with grant agreements and applicable compliance requirements
• Regularly review project progress and identify potential compliance risks
• Provide professional guidance to senior management on grants management and compliance matters
• Assist, as needed, in responding to funder inquiries, audits, or compliance reviews
• Collaborate with project staff responsible for day‑to‑day implementation, without assuming execution responsibilities
• This role does not involve day‑to‑day project management or operational execution.
• Assist in reviewing project‑related contracts, subawards, or partnership agreements from a U.S. government grants and compliance perspective, identify potential compliance risks, and flag issues for management review
• (
  
  Note:
  
  Final legal review and decision‑making remain with senior management or legal counsel.)

• Assist, as needed, with U.S. government‑related funding applications or renewals
• Provide grants‑or compliance‑related input on organizational reports or policy‑oriented publications
• Represent the organization at meetings related to projects or funding, as appropriate

• At least three years of experience managing or supporting multiple U.S. government‑funded projects
• Familiarity with project reporting, financial reviews, or compliance support processes
• Familiarity with U.S. government‑funded projects (federal grants) and general grants management and compliance requirements
• Experience in grants management, compliance, or project oversight
• Ability to independently assess compliance issues related to financial management and project implementation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to commit to approximately 40–80 hours per month, with increased availability during quarterly reporting periods

• Candidates based in the Washington, DC or New York area are preferred, as proximity facilitates communication with funders (DC) and coordination with our office (NY), but this is not a requirement
• Chinese language skills are not required but will be considered an asset

Please submit:

• A brief statement describing your experience with U.S. government grants or compliance management
• Confirmation that you are able to commit to a long‑term part‑time role (approximately 40–80 hours per month, with increased workload during quarterly reporting periods)
• Submit your application to: amelia