JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity – Risk and Compliance Officer

Post location:  Gaza Office

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 1 year

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 Officer 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 2^nd 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 Director will provide functional coaching/feedback and development to the individual and should be involved in their recruitment/ talent management/ objective setting processes.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile 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: 

1.RISK IDENFICATION & ASSESSMENT 

• Support the organisation’s Risk and Compliance manager in risk identification and assessment processes. The Risk and Compliance Officer will:
• Be aware of SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including PART/SCARF/ Datix).
• Provide insight support to award risk assessments
• Support in facilitating risk management processes
• Conduct Risk Assessments in line with the Annual Risk and Compliance plan.

2. 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.
• Develop actionable and applicable mitigation plans derived from internal audits/risk assessments.

3. CONTROL & MITIGATION TESTING COMPLIANCE 

• Conduct compliance checks/ reviews to provide assurance on key risk management controls.
• Support Risk and Compliance Manager in developing annual workplans for compliance/ spot checks/audit reviews on key Management controls E.g. field office audits, vetting spot checks ,operational audits.
• Support in reviewing/attending key control meetings/ process and ensure that they are working & provide specialist input E.g. actively participating the in Country Control and Risk Committee meetings.

4. INCIDENT RESPONSE/ INVESTIGATIONS (FRAUD/ MULTI FACETED) 

• Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents & investigations
• Support in reporting of incidents in Datix that affect ability of an organisation to hit its objectives.
• Coordinate Fraud /CSG investigator training.
• Whistle blowing service provision & follow up.
• Successfully and actively lead fraud investigations with informed conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Ensure all investigations are held with confidentiality, neutrality and integrity.
• Engage with the relevant stakeholders on investigations.
• Show empathy and compassion in conducting investigations and support in building a perception and culture of trust with the Risk and Compliance team.

5. ACTION TRACKING AND ASSURANCE

• Track progress of risk actions so unit head can provide appropriate annual assurance on risks.
• Track audit/ investigation findings using adequate tools such as Ms Planner.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS   

• Relevant university/higher education is required. (e.g. Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Internal Control.)
• Proven cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrable experience at a junior 3 year level within both the commercial and NGO sectors.
• High Fluency in writing and presentation skills in English; fluency in Arabic is highly desired.
• High level analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• 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.

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.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.