Location(s) where the Services are to be performed: Washington, DC; London, UK
Manager: Chief Operating Officer
Timings: 3-6 months
Dates: Starting immediately
Depending on the nature of services this contract will require the consultant delivering these services will need “Advanced” pre hire contracting checks
SCOPE AND NATURE OF THE SERVICES:
- Scope of Work Summary
- Respond to requests for information from the internal departments related to business continuity, including contract review, donor agreements, sub-award/sub-partner agreements, insurance coverage and disclosures, due diligence, enhanced due diligence, employment law
- Liaise with the Board Chairs for the Human Resources and Governance Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure they are receiving updates on legal risks for RI’s worldwide operations
- Demonstrate knowledge of compliance related to laws and donor regulations, and legal research and writing experience
- Convene the HR&G Subcommittee on Enterprise Structures. Have prep meetings with outside counsel to ensure the meetings are decision oriented
- Oversee the Awards Management Unit
- Participate in Senior Management Team meetings and Leadership Team meetings
- Key Delivery Milestones
- In coordination with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Legal Operations Manager, ensure the Q1 2023 Boards-level committees and Boards meetings are scheduled, packets delivered with enough time for review
- Organize the Office of the General Counsel to succeed in its 2023 Objectives
- Work with the Finance Department to distribute the 2023 legal snapshot in preparation of the 2023 audits
- Oversee the outside counsel and internal team working on a 2023 OFAC Specific License renewal
- Support the CECO with the compliance program as needed
- Work with the CEO and HRG Chair to determine the best way to structure boards-level committees related to HR (people and culture), Governance, and Nominations and present this information to the Boards for approval
- Ensure the Awards Management Unit is represented at the Senior Management Team meetings and Leadership Team meetings
RI Values
Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Sustainability
How to apply
To apply for this post, follow the link and click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=RI&cws=44&rid=1862
- You will be asked to upload a CV and your proposal (timeframe and activities plan) to completing the consultancy.
- Your proposal should be no more than 2 pages long and explain and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing date. Note the closing date as per the website listing, however, please apply immediately as we will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis and may withdraw the positing before the closing date.
COVID 19: To ensure a safe workplace, RI follows government requirements, and in some locations a mandatory vaccination policy applies. When working or traveling on RI business, all staff, contractors and visitors must follow the rules and entry requirements of the country.
Due to limited resources, only those short-listed will be contacted
Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.
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