Job Title: Director, Donor & Award Compliance (US or Ghana)

Organization: Last Mile Health
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 19 February 2026

About Last Mile Health

Last Mile Health partners with governments to build resilient health systems that reach the most underserved communities. We believe strong systems, accountability, and equity are essential to delivering lifesaving care. We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment where leadership, collaboration, and integrity guide our work.

Role Overview

Last Mile Health seeks an experienced and strategic Director, Donor & Award Compliance to provide leadership and oversight of donor compliance, grants, and awards management. The Director actively ensures that institutional donor requirements are met while enabling teams to deliver high-impact programs efficiently and ethically.

This role serves as a trusted advisor across the organization, working closely with finance, programs, legal, and leadership teams to strengthen compliance systems and promote shared accountability. The position is based in Accra, and candidates must reside in Accra.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee donor compliance across all grants, contracts, and awards

• Ensure full compliance with institutional donor regulations, including USG, World Bank, UNICEF, Global Fund, FCDO, and others

• Strengthen organizational systems and controls for grants and awards management

• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed shared responsibility for compliance

• Provide strategic guidance and practical solutions to complex compliance challenges

• Review and support proposal development, award negotiation, and post-award management

• Build strong relationships with donors and external stakeholders

• Lead, mentor, and support high-performing compliance and grants teams

• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for staff

• Promote ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability across the organization

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, decision-making, and operations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

• Extensive experience managing compliance for institutional donors (USG, World Bank, UNICEF, Global Fund, FCDO, etc.)

• Proven experience in international development organizations, with strong expertise in contracts, grants, and awards management

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to high-performing teams

• Strong track record of collaborating across functions with shared accountability for compliance

• Experience working in INGOs or multicultural environments, with the ability to build trust and guide diverse teams

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop practical, equitable, and sustainable solutions to complex issues

• Proven ability to take initiatives from concept to successful implementation

• Visionary leadership style that values diverse perspectives and fosters collaborative decision-making

• High standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality

• Strong cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Location Requirement

• This role is based in Accra, Ghana

• Applicants must reside in Accra

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A cover letter outlining relevant donor compliance and leadership experience

Applications must be submitted on or before 19 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.