Compliance Officer

Primary Purpose

• To support the organisation in the monitoring of the risk and compliance environment. To support the field monitoring of field related activities. To contribute to the identification of criticalities and the implementation of corrective measures.
• The position will regularly interact with Program leadership, Finance Department, Operations, IT and HR on topics pertaining to the areas of feedback mechanisms, follow up, investigation, spot checks, remedial corrective action.

Essential Duties

• Participates in the development and implementation of annual compliance work plan, risk management program and monitoring / auditing plans.
• Provide technical suggestions on building internal controls and monitoring adherence to them
• Revise company policies, ensuring that policies are in line with donor regulations and rules
• Proactively audits processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
• Implement compliance work plan and initiatives in the field and within the programs and administrative function
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
• Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals
• Counsels management on the organisations adherence to donor rules and regulations through regular and robust reports
• Collaborates with departments to help create a culture of compliance
• Consults with Legal Counsel on legal compliance matters and investigations, as appropriate.
• Independently investigates or supervises the investigation of compliance concerns raised through the Integrity Hotline or other reporting mechanisms.

Experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years total experience
• Previous experience with US federal funded programming required
• USRAP experience preferred
• Previous compliance experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required (or 4 years of work experience in lieu of a bachelors degree)
• Certification in Compliance and Ethics preferred.
• Abilities: Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records;
• Analyse and solve complex problems and make sound decisions;
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa;
• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

Important Requirements

• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.