Grants and Contracts Officer

About the role

Based in Amman, the Grants and Contracts Officer will support the Higher Education for Innovation & Growth (HEIG) activity by managing grants, sub‑awards and contracts, ensuring compliance with IREX, U.S. Department of State and other U.S. Government requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day grants and contracts administration for the HEIG program.
• Maintain financial records, monitor the program budget and prepare required reports.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and IREX internal policies.
• Review financial reports, budgets, cost‑share and in‑kind contributions for accuracy.
• Identify risks, recommend corrective actions and communicate compliance requirements to partners and staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Subaward Grants and Contracts Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Minimum four years of experience in finance compliance management, preferably on grant‑making or subcontracting programs.
• Experience with U.S. Department of State or USAID‑funded projects is desirable.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations such as 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 700 and familiarity with 22 CFR 226 and SAM.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.