Risk & Compliance Coordinator At Save the Children

The Opportunity – Risk and Compliance Coordinator (For Nationals Only)

Post location: Country Office in Ramallah

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 12 months with possibility for extension

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position will be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds.***

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role holder is responsible for providing support to the Risk and Compliance Manager. This document is intended to clarify core, shared expectations of Risk and Compliance to existing staff and newcomers, to key stakeholders such line managers, technical advisors, regional leads, and those who rely on the risk/compliance/control/fraud work they do.

The role is a critical 2nd line of control for the organisation and requires independent and objective staff. The role should therefore report into the Risk and Compliance Manager. The Risk and Compliance Manager will provide functional coaching/feedback and development to the individual and should be involved in their recruitment/ talent management/ objective setting processes.

Due to huge range of size and complexity of countries in SCI the exact level of resource required needs to be defined locally.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Risk and Compliance Manager

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

RISK IDENFICATION & ASSESSMENT –

Support the organisation’s Risk and Compliance Manager in risk identification and assessment processes. Individual will:

• Be familiar of SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including SCARF)
• Provide insight support to award risk assessments (PART)
• Facilitate risk management processes
• Conduct fraud risk assessments/compliance reviews as per the annual risk and compliance workplan, and prepare reports

Prepare and update the SCARF in line with the risk management processes.

RISK PREVENTION/ CONTROL & MITAGATION –

Provide support to ensure risk prevention measures are fit-for-purpose.

• Provide support on internal control/ mitigation design for new projects or processes
• Provide support for risk prevention expertise to major humanitarian incidents

CONTROL & MITIGATION TESTING COMPLIANCE –

Provide compliance checks/ audit reviews to provide assurance on key risk management controls’

• Implement the annual workplan of compliance / spot checks/audit reviews on key Management controls E.g. field office audits, vetting spot checks
• Review/attend key control meetings/ process and ensure that they are working & provide specialist input E.g. attending Finance Control Compliance meeting

INCIDENT RESPONSE/ INVESTIGATIONS (FRAUD/ MULTIFACETED) –

Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents & investigations

• Support in reporting of risk versus appetite and management of escalations as appropriate
• Report incidents in Datix that affect ability of an organisation to hit its objectives
• Conduct fraud investigations
• Coordinate Fraud / investigator training

ACTION TRACKING AND ASSURANCE –

• Track progress of risk actions so unit head can provide appropriate annual assurance on risks.
• Track audit/ investigation findings
• Any other tasks assigned by the line Manager

Perform other tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the country programme.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Accountancy or any related field.
• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in progressively responsible positions at management levels.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a similar position within both the commercial and/or NGO sectors.
• A strong interest in international development/humanitarian work
• A programme experience, with strong analytical skills is preferable
• Excellent business partnering and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus, whilst dealing competently with operational matters
• Strong personal organisational and self-management skills with an ability work in teams and motivate others
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Willing to travel to support members directly or to relevant events as required.
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector**. This role is offered on the basis of** national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.