I. Job Summary:

CARE Sudan is looking for a result-oriented, flexible individual, with a strong sense of integrity to join the team as the Senior Risk and Compliance Officer (SRCO).  The SRCO will be responsible for supporting the Risk and Compliance Manager (RCM) in coordinating compliance and risk management tasks for the country office. The position holder will join a team that is working to institutionalize a risk-informed management approach, fostering a culture of compliance, and ensuring ethical practices across CARE Sudan. He/She will support in assessments, compliance reviews, internal audits, and fraud management activities for the Country Office (CO). 

II. Job Responsibilities and Activities:
Responsibilities / Percentage of time
1.  Key responsibility area 1:  Support the enhancement and sustainability of CARE’s risk management framework (30% time)
a. Support the RCM in developing a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess, measure, control, and mitigate programmatic, financial, and operational risks.

b. Participate in risk assessments by gathering and analyzing relevant information, prepare risk assessment reports that track the status of risk mitigation activities, and report the results regularly to the RCM.  

c. Participate in facilitating awareness-raising sessions on risk management processes for all staff of CARE Sudan.

d. Collaborate with other departments to review systems, policies, and procedures that enhance risk management practices.

Key responsibility area 2: Support CARE Sudan’s Compliance Plan (25 % time)
a. Participate in conducting periodic compliance checks, including monthly procurement spot checks, and prepare/share reports to address identified issues with the RCM/RMU.
b. Conduct periodic departmental spot checks, as per the agreed with the RCM by reviewing relevant systems, processes, and documents, and preparing reports to be shared with the RCM/ or RMU as needed. 
c. Participate as a member of investigation teams or lead investigations of suspected fraud and corruption. 
d. Conduct follow-up of recommendations arising from compliance checks, collaborating with other departments to resolve outstanding issues, and preparing reports to the RCM. 
e. Prepare the quarterly investigations case tracker.

f. Support the ongoing compliance embedding process using internal policies and regulatory requirements, and maintenance of a comprehensive up-to-date organizational policy and regulations database.

g. Support in the maintenance of up-to-date obligations registers and updating COMFORT and ROAR.

h. Participate in Due Diligence Assessments of CARE Sudan partners as assigned by the RCM.

i. Participate in capacity-building initiatives for CARE Sudan partners on internal controls, risk management, and donor compliance as assigned by the RCM.

Key responsibility area 3: Organizational Audit Program and Internal Control Risk Reviews (20% time)
a. Participate in the internal audit planning process by gathering relevant information, collaborating with other departments, and drafting the audit plans as directed by the RCM.
b. Conducting periodic internal control reviews as assigned by the RCM, resolving audit findings with other departmental heads, and preparing reports of reviews and recommendations for improvement to be shared with the RCM.

c.  Analyze internal/external audit findings and follow up to ensure the successful resolution/ closing of the findings.

d.  Foster risk & Compliance department’s communication with PMs, HoOs, DCDs and HRM to ensure audit and spot-check engagement expectations and objectives are clear and met by all parties.

Key responsibility area 3: Support Staff Capacity building interventions (10% time)
a. Support the RCM in ensuring appropriate participation in committees related to risk management, safety, and quality improvement at Country, Regional and Global levels.

b. Participate and/ or facilitate capacity building for all staff and partners aimed at strengthening fraud prevention, risk management, and compliance in the organization.

c. Support the convening periodically (meetings) to discuss CARE’s risk profile with Management staff.
2. FIXED FOR ALL STAFF - Contribute to the Success of CIS Partnership Approach (10 % time)

a. Provide good admin support to Partners upon SMT request etc.

b. Become familiar with Partnership strategy and contribute to establishing quality partnerships.

c. Support diversity and gender equality to promote acceptance of diversity.
3. FIXED FOR ALL STAFF- Uphold CARE Values and contribute to CIS shared priorities (5 % time)

a. Be aware of the CIS Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and comply with it at all times

b. Be aware of CARE’s commitments to Gender and Diversity, and strive to uphold them

c. Promote CARE’s core values at all times.

d. Other priority tasks as required by management, for overall benefit of CIS.

 

VI. Required Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required, master’s degree a plus, preferably MBA and in addition, ACCA or CPA. 
• 3 years of professional experience in relief or development program partnerships 
• Demonstrable high level performance management and team working skills, 
• Experience in data analysis and reporting. 
• Risk Management skills. 
• Experience on auditing, internal control systems and financial operations  
• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to CARE's values, mission, and work including the Gender equal approach 
• Results-oriented and Able to work independently. 
• Demonstrable understanding of project planning and management cycles
• Ability to package review reports for management consumption and decision making.
• Planning: Determine appropriate goals for an organization or department; goal oriented; sees the big picture; maintains a global perspective.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Highly organized, close attention to detail, and ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fluid environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice.
• Proactive and a problem solver, with the ability to adapt quickly to change, out of the box thinker with strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills, you are a connector 
• Able to work directly and over distance with colleagues, partners, and allies. Self-starter, able to make sound decisions in complex situations and with minimal support.
• High level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. required
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English; able to communicate concisely and with impact. Arabic is an asset
• Team-working skills; well-developed negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively within team settings 
• Good time management, coordination skills and ability to prioritize high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines

Desirables Qualifications and Competencies
• Experience in financial management and understanding of donor financials is a plus, with experience in managing a portfolio of multiple donors.
• Knowledge of donor regulations, procedures, and requirements (USG, EU, ECHO, UN etc).

 

External candidates who are interested and meet the above requirements should submit their education and experience certificates, Cover letter & update CV to sudanjobs.net