Global Methane Hub (GMH) is Seeking a Grants & Compliance Associate – Apply Before 9 March 2026

The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is seeking a Grants & Compliance Associate to support its global grant-making operations. This is a full-time, permanent, globally remote position with a preference for candidates located within ±4 GMT. The role reports to the Senior Grants Manager and is positioned at junior level.

• Salary: USD $46,000–$58,000 (benchmarked by location; geographic differential applies)
• Location: Remote (global)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Travel: Approximately 10% international travel
• Closing date: Monday, March 9th at 9:00 am CET

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country from which they apply.

Organisational Background

GMH represents the first coordinated philanthropic initiative dedicated exclusively to methane mitigation. Its mission focuses on reducing methane emissions across the energy, agriculture, and waste sectors, which together account for approximately 96% of human-caused methane emissions.

The organisation pursues catalytic investments designed to secure immediate emissions reductions while laying the foundation for long-term systems transformation. Operating globally, GMH recognises that effective methane mitigation requires engagement at sub-national and local levels, particularly in high-emitting regions. The organisation’s team spans six continents, with headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

GMH advances its work through three core functions:

• Regranting: Providing financial support to public-benefit organisations working directly to mitigate methane emissions.
• Convening: Aligning governments, civil society, researchers, and funders to accelerate coordinated climate action.
• Advising: Serving as a trusted knowledge hub, offering guidance on methane mitigation strategies, data transparency, and field-building.

Purpose of the Role

The Grants & Compliance Associate plays a critical operational role across the full lifecycle of GMH’s grant-making activities. The position supports due diligence, compliance management, grant administration, and monitoring processes to ensure grants are processed efficiently and responsibly.

The role requires:

• Strong organisational and analytical capabilities
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows
• Confidence in maintaining compliance within established regulatory frameworks
• Strong relationship management skills with grantees and internal stakeholders

Working closely with programme and operations teams, the Associate ensures that grants are effectively vetted, documented, monitored, and closed out in alignment with internal policies and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

The Associate will conduct structured due diligence on prospective grantees, applying established frameworks to evaluate organisational integrity and risk. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing financial statements, audits, governance documentation, and legal registrations
• Assessing sub-grantee oversight systems
• Conducting sanctions screening and anti-money laundering checks
• Coordinating equivalency determinations and charitability assessments for international grants
• Evaluating financial, legal, operational, and compliance risks using internal assessment tools
• Compiling findings into formal due diligence reports
• Maintaining and updating risk-based due diligence templates and procedures
• Managing concurrent due diligence reviews to meet deadlines
• Entering and tracking grant applications in Fluxx
• Communicating status updates throughout the review process

Grant Administration & Compliance

The Associate will ensure accurate processing and monitoring of grants from approval through closeout. Key duties include:

• Executing grant agreements and coordinating payment requests
• Maintaining organised, audit-ready grant files
• Tracking grant expenditures and identifying budget variances
• Ensuring GDPR-compliant data collection and storage
• Managing reporting schedules and following up with programme teams
• Reviewing submitted reports for completeness and compliance
• Monitoring intermediary reports regarding sub-grantee performance
• Escalating compliance concerns to the Senior Grants Manager
• Identifying documentation requiring legal counsel review

Grants Management Systems

The Associate will maintain the integrity of GMH’s grants management system (Fluxx) across all grant phases. Responsibilities include:

• Entering and updating grant data, due diligence findings, and compliance documentation
• Generating reports and compliance metrics for leadership and programme teams
• Providing technical support to staff and grantees on system functionality
• Maintaining process documentation and user guides
• Supporting system optimisation and process improvement initiatives

Support & Collaboration

Collaboration is central to the role. The Associate will:

• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding compliance and grant processes
• Build effective working relationships with programme teams
• Proactively communicate reporting deadlines
• Recommend improvements to due diligence and administrative workflows
• Prepare and manage agendas for internal grants meetings
• Undertake additional duties as required

Candidate Profile

GMH encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, particularly those from underrepresented communities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate alignment with organisational values of equity, agility, humility, integrity, and care.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum three years’ professional experience in grant management, compliance, or due diligence
• Experience in philanthropy, international development, or the non-profit sector preferred
• Proficiency with Fluxx or comparable grants management systems
• Experience conducting due diligence across multiple regions, particularly Latin America, Asia, or Africa
• Strong financial analysis and organisational risk assessment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently
• Knowledge of international grant-making regulations and compliance standards
• Culturally sensitive and diplomatic approach to international partnerships
• Demonstrated passion for contributing to climate change solutions

Terms & Conditions

This role is fully remote and requires flexibility to collaborate across time zones, particularly with the supervisor located in GMT +0/+1.

Employment will be facilitated through Atlas, an Employer of Record service, with locally compliant contracts and statutory benefits. GMH additionally provides:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
• Four weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 15 days of paid sick leave
• 16 weeks of parental leave
• Local public holidays
• One additional week of paid leave during end-of-year office closure
• Wellness, technology, and home composting benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities

Reference checks may be conducted prior to appointment.

Commitment to Equity

GMH is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. The organisation values diversity across race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and all legally protected classifications. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and alignment with organisational values.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit:

• A CV or résumé
• A cover letter outlining interest in the role and relevant qualifications

Applications must be submitted through the designated application system to ensure GDPR compliance. Email applications will not be accepted.

For further information, prospective applicants may contact McAra Kirby-Fahey at Upsall International.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization seeking for this position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.