Director, Fund Management and Compliance

The Director, Fund Management and Compliance will lead the management, allocation, and reporting of the Internet Society’s multi-donor Co-Fund initiatives for Connecting Communities and A Safe & Secure Internet.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring strong financial accountability, strategic alignment with ISOC’s priorities, and sustainable growth of our collaborative funding initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic, solutions-oriented leader with deep experience in technology-for-development, multi-donor fund management, and cross-organizational collaboration.

The role requires exceptional coordination skills. The Director, Fund Management and Compliance will work closely with teams across the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation, including:

• Program teams (for implementation),
• Philanthropy (for granting, grantee management, and measurement), and
• Finance & Legal (for financial reporting and compliance).

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to drive results through influence and partnership, rather than direct line management.

This is a two-year employment term with option to extend based on funding.

Location

Remote

Key Responsibilities

Co-Fund Management & Oversight

• Oversee grant and donation agreements from multiple donors, ensuring full compliance with donor requirements.
• Partner with the Finance team to maintain robust financial systems to track fund utilization, monitor budgets, and generate accurate financial reports.
• Ensure timely submission of donor reports, audits, and other required documentation.
• Lead grant forecasting, cash-flow management, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with the Legal team to ensure compliance with non-profit grant execution and reporting standards.
• Provide management oversight across ISOC and the Foundation for all Co-Fund activities.
• Guide staff and project managers on compliance, allowable expenditures, and documentation processes.
• Conduct regular reviews with project managers to ensure financial and programmatic compliance.
• Maintain organized, secure, and accessible grant records for internal use, audits, and reporting.

Strategic Planning & Fund Allocation

• Work with program teams to align Co-Fund investments with strategic objectives and maximize impact.
• Partner with the Philanthropy team to ensure funding strategies align with Co-Fund goals and management principles.
• Collaborate with the Revenue Generation team to identify funding gaps and recommend new donor opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and grantees.
• Represent ISOC in discussions with funding partners and contribute to donor stewardship and engagement efforts.
• Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven presentations on fund performance, strategy, and program outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology-for-development, international development, or related sectors.
• Proven track record managing multi-donor funds with diverse compliance and reporting requirements.
• Deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience developing and executing strategic funding plans and working with international donors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across cultures and functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Master’s degree in development studies, technology, public policy, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with grant management software and financial tracking tools.
• Experience working within international non-profit organizations.
• Understanding of emerging trends in technology, digital inclusion, and social development.

Compensation and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency and based on the country and geographic location’s local salary and benefits market data for the position. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to relevant qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, business and organizational needs.