World Vision International
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World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we do not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Job purpose:
The Risk & Compliance Officer supports the Risk & Compliance Manager in implementing compliance, risk management, and incident management processes across WVSR operations and partners. The role focuses on operational support, documentation, monitoring, and follow-up to ensure adherence to donor requirements, internal policies, and local regulations, while contributing to audit readiness and effective compliance oversight.
Major Responsibilities
Compliance Support:
- Support monitoring of compliance with donor requirements, WV policies, and local laws.
- Assist in compliance checks related to partner selection, agreements, and project processes.
- Support compliance spot checks, partner monitoring visits, and documentation reviews.
- Track compliance findings and corrective actions and follow up with responsible teams.
- Support dissemination of donor and WV compliance requirements to relevant teams.
- Maintain organized compliance records and files for audit readiness.
Risk Management:
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Support updates to risk registers and Riskonnect under guidance.
- Assist in collecting risk information from departments for ERM reporting.
- Support tracking of mitigation actions and deadlines.
Risk Management – Project Risk
- Support project teams in maintaining project risk registers.
- Assist in drafting and documenting risks during proposal development and project lifecycle.
Participate in meetings to support risk identification and documentation.
Sanctions
- Support initial screening of staff, partners, and vendors against sanctions lists.
- Maintain sanctions screening records and correspondence for audit purposes.
- Follow up on Sanctions updates from all related stakeholders to inform management (updates by local government, donor countries government, other related).
Liaison with Authorities
- Support as needed and according to management requests with contact with relevant local and national authorities in Syria for matters related to compliance, risk management, and agreements.
- Follow up on the government laws and systems affecting the work of the WVSR and changes and implement necessary procedures to support examine and provide consultation to the other departments to adhere to the new laws or changes in laws.
- Support the R&C Manager in coordinating required approvals, clearances, and documentation from government entities.
- Support the creation of MOUs with local and national authorities.
- Maintain records of communications with authorities to ensure traceability and alignment with WV policies and donor requirements.
Team & Operational Support
- Support coordination of Risk & Compliance activities across Syria, Türkiye, and Jordan.
- Assist with onboarding and basic compliance orientation for new staff.
- Support preparation of routine reports (e.g. GnG, MMR) and compliance correspondence.
- Carry out other related tasks as assigned by the Risk & Compliance Manager.
Integrated Incident Management (IIM): Case Management
- Support case tracking, documentation, and follow-up for incidents and investigations.
- Support in conducting case investigations when assigned.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for investigations when assigned.
- Assist in drafting investigation documentation and reports under supervision.
- Support delivery of IIM awareness and refresher sessions to staff and partners.
Knowledge/Qualifications for the Role.
- Required Professional Experience
Knowledge and expertise in various aspects of the program management cycle, donor regulations, policies, investigations and compliance.
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, grants support, or operational support roles, preferably within INGOs or development/humanitarian contexts.
- Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (international development, law, political science, humanitarian studies, or related disciplines).
- Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Strong organizational and documentation skills. Understanding of donor compliance and internal controls.
Good written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. Ability to work under supervision and follow established procedures.
Willingness to learn and build capacity in compliance and risk management.
Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity – specifically excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT and DB software.
- Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
Field visits within Syria as required.
Occasional travel to Türkiye and Jordan as needed.
- Physical Requirements
Good Health
- Language
Requirements Fluency in Arabic and English
How to apply
https://sy-koboviews.lmms.org/x/dscsmI23