Horn of Africa: Transparency and Compliance Manager

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ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas. With a team of 5,900 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 38 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year, reaching over 20 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Horn of Africa

ACTED is supporting man-made and natural disasters-affected populations in the Horn of Africa by delivering emergency aid and strengthening their resilience. Projects are designed according to the populations’ needs and include activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, lifesaving cash transfer programmes, camp coordination and camp management, as well as shelter and non-food items activities.

You will be based in Mogadishu with frequent travels (more than 50% of your working time) in Baidoa, Kismayo, Hargeisa & Badhan.

You will be in charge of

The Country Transparency and Compliance Manager is a key member of the Management Team at country level. She/He is responsible for ACTED audit management in-country under the authority of the Country Director.

She/He is in charge of (i) controlling, on a risk-based audit approach, the implementation of ACTED’s processes in compliance with ACTED’s guidelines, specific donor guidelines, best practices and national regulations in the relevant country; (ii) developing & actively contributing to action plans agreed with country coordination in order to mitigate the identified risks, and to cope with priorities, budget constraints and organizational context.

She/He provides technical support and capacity building to the country FLATS staff to implement the action plan and address the issues.

She/He also provides technical support for donor external audits and due diligences preparation and follow-up.

She/He should comply and ensure compliance to the audit code of conduct.

Main duties

Internal Audit management

  • Implement the approved national internal audit plan: conduct and supervise internal audit missions through a risk management approach
  • Control the implementation of the ACTED standard guidelines and FLAT System at the capital, area and partner’s levels
  • Control the compliance with country rules and regulations
  • Provide support to mitigate the high risks identified

External audit : ensure the external audit and the due diligences preparation and follow up

Training sessions / lessons learned / best practices

  • Capacity building and Training
  • Lessons learn
  • Process improvement

Transparency/Compliance Management

Team Leadership

Other

Expected skills and qualifications

  • Postgraduate diploma in Audit, Finance, International Relations, Law or in relation with the position;
  • 3-4 years of previous work experience in Audit (external and/or internal), Finance, Logistics, Administration or Law;
  • Previous experience in the aid & development sector is an asset;
  • Proven capabilities in leadership and management required;
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and organizational terms;
  • Demonstrate flexibility, dynamism and autonomy;
  • Ability to work well and under pressure;
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English;
  • Previous experience abroad is an asset.

Terms of reference

For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions

  • Salary between 2900 and 3100€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
  • Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
  • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
  • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
  • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
  • R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
  • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
  • One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
  • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
  • Psychological assistance

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: T&CM/SOM

Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: acted.org