Manager-Ethics and Compliance

Job Description

Program Brief

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed, and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure, and wishing to advance on a path of development.

IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs of both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded by cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic footprint in the host community and in other parts of the country.

Purpose of the Role

The Manager of Ethics and Compliance will assist the Senior Coordinator of Ethics and Compliance in overseeing internal control and compliance functions across the country program including compliance review of partner, support departments and participate ECU/ In Country Investigation.

The post holder is also involved with different capacity-building initiatives such as facilitating new staff induction sessions and providing training to partner staff, MSA/MPA suppliers, and others based on requirements on Ethics and Compliance overview and fraud sensitization.

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

Internal Control and Compliance:

- Based on the work plan, conduct compliance, operational, and financial reviews of IRC partner and sub-partner (operation & program), IRC support departments to assess adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Controls, risk management, and compliance align with policies, procedures, and regulations - Share draft compliance review report with line manager including findings and give appropriate recommendations for improvement of country program and related partners’ processes, systems and procedures where relevant.

Misconduct Allegations and Investigations:

- Contribute to investigations on a case-by-case basis under the guidance of the Senior Coordinator Ethics and Compliance/ CD/ ECU. This may include below: - Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, misconduct, and safeguarding issues ensuring objectivity, impartiality, and fairness through investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigation standards and IRC guideline - Prepare draft investigation report and share with line manager and preserve appropriate evidence in the working file.

Training:

- Support training workshops to IRC staff, Partner Staff, MPA/MSA suppliers in collaboration with HR on Ethics and Compliance in particular the IRC Code of Conduct.

Deliverables

- Timely report preparation and sharing with related staff for compliance review and Investigation. - Facilitate training sessions and follow-up - Maintain in-country recommendation tracer.

Qualifications

- At least 5 years of experience in investigation, finance, auditing with NGO - Preferably 2 years working experience with INGO/ IN organization

Experience and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla - Good understanding of Accounting and Internal Control Standards (COSO). - Familiarity with forensic accounting and both digital and paper-filed audits. - Familiarity with GoB compliances for INGO in Bangladesh. - Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills - Evidence of successful experience in compiling and conducting training, and workshop in an advantage - Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint - Strong commitment to IRC’s mission purpose and values.

Specific Educational Qualification

- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ law/ Management - CA course completed by a reputed CA firm is preferred

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?