CO Risk and Compliance Coordinator at Save the Children International

Al-Bireh, West Bank, Palestine -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Identification, Risk Assessment, Compliance Monitoring, Fraud Investigation, Internal Control Design, Audit Review, Analytical Skills, Relationship Building, Cultural Awareness, Arabic Language, English Language, Incident Response, Action Tracking, Reporting, Project Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Opportunity – CO Risk and Compliance Coordinator Post location: Country Office-Ramallah Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 12 months. ROLE PURPOSE: The Risk and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and mitigating both internal and external risks across the CO office. The risk and compliance Coordinator will support the risk and compliance director develop high-quality approaches and systems. The role will work closely with function/department leads and other senior staff, ensuring effective monitoring and response to external risks, associated with local government and authorities, compliance with policy and regulations, and legal and local political issues. The role is a critical 2nd line of control for the organization and requires independent and objective staff. The role should therefore report to the Risk and Compliance Director. 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 Director. Staff reporting to this post: None. Budget Responsibilities: NA. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Risk Identification and Assessment Support the organization’s Risk and Compliance Director in risk identification and assessment processes. Individual will: * Be familiar with SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including SCARF). * Provide insight support to proposal award risk assessments (PART). * Facilitate risk management processes. * Conduct fraud risk assessments/compliance reviews as per the annual risk and compliance work plan, and prepare reports Prepare and update the SCARF in line with the risk management processes. Risk Prevention/Control & Mitigation * 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. * Provide training to staff and Partner staff on fraud and key control and compliance risk prevention measures. Control & Mitigation Testing Compliance * Provide compliance checks/ audit reviews to assure key risk management controls. * Implement the annual work of compliance / spot checks/audit reviews on key Management controls E.g. field office audits, and vetting spot checks. * Review/attend key control meetings/processes and ensure that they are working & provide specialist input E.g. attending Finance Control Compliance meetings. Incident Response/ Investigations (Fraud/Multifaceted) * Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents & investigations. * Support in reporting of risk versus appetite and management of escalations as appropriate. * Report incidents in Datix that affect the ability of an organisation to hit its objectives · Conduct fraud and safeguarding investigations. * Coordinate Fraud investigator training. * Manage and track all mandatory fraud training and ensure the Learning Management System is updated every month to provide evidence of the training. Action Tracking and Assurance * Track the progress of risk actions so the unit head can provide appropriate annual assurance on risks. * Track audit/ investigation findings and follow up on the CO Management Improvement Plan . * Develop Annual consolidated risk management plan and support field /area offices to complete their risk management plans. * Analyse trends in the CO and report to the Risk and Compliance Director, including recommendations for improvement. * Support translation of visibility material into local language, pictorial images, and /or other related fraud materials. * Support the fraud risk assessment plan. In order to be successful, you will bring/have: QUALIFICATIONS BA degree in a relevant subject. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS * At least 4 years’ experience in a similar position out of which 2 years in management role within both the commercial and NGO sectors. * A strong interest in international development/humanitarian work * A program experience, with strong analytical skills is preferable. * Excellent business partnering and relationship-building skills. * 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 field visits or to relevant events as required. * Commitment to Save the Children values. * Excellent communication skills, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently are essential. * Very good in written and spoken Arabic and English. We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis. 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 Search Jobs - SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) [https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions?keyword=safety&mode=location] 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.

Responsibilities

The coordinator is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and mitigating internal and external risks across the Country Office. This includes conducting fraud risk assessments, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing incident investigations.