Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role holder is responsible in providing leadership and coordination of risk, Internal Control and Compliance, Internal Audit and Fraud management functions of the country office. Reporting to the Country Director, he/she will champion a culture of compliance throughout the country office and guide appropriate execution of compliance requirements and related internal policies and procedures. The role holder is expected to ensure best practices, raise awareness and play an advisory role in risk and compliance across the CO. He/she is also responsible to continuously assess and review policies and procedures of risk & compliance management.       

He/she promotes accountability for risk identification, measurement, monitoring, assessment and control, according to the annual risk management plan.

The role holder is expected to lead the development of an organisational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance and frees up people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors.SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Country Director

Staff reporting to this post: Internal Audit Manager, Internal Audit Coordinator

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

RISK IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT, PREVENTION/ CONTROL & MITIGATION

• Provide functional expertise to support the organisation’s risk identification and assessment processes.
• Utilize detailed knowledge of board risk appetite to ensure that it is fully embedded and operationalized within the CO
• He/she should be country expert in SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including Jort/RMP/ Datix).
• Acts as a risk focal point and provide expert insight to support award risk assessments.
• Lead and facilitate risk management processes and sit on Country Risk Management Committee.
• Provide Surge support for risk prevention expertise to major humanitarian incidents.
• Provide compliance checks/ audit reviews to provide assurance on key risk management controls’.
• Prepare annual work plan of compliance/spot checks/audit reviews on key management controls E.g. field office audits, vetting spot checks
• Prepare TORs for each audit engagement. perform audit procedures by exercising reasonable judgement in the application of audit principles and techniques.

CONTROL & MITIGATION TESTING COMPLIANCE -

• Through a comprehensive risk assessment exercise, identify areas of high risk within the Country Office operating environment. This will include both internal compliance and also partner compliance.
• Maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure to support effective implementation of different policies and procedures.
• Oversee and coordinate donor and other external audits and evaluations.
• Maintain an audit planning and history log, including findings, recommendations and reclaims.
• Prepare comprehensive written audit reports, including recommendations for corrective action or system improvements program planning, budgeting and budgetary control.
• Prepare summary reports for SMT review with emphasis on major findings.
• Evaluate risks of potential and incurred fraudulent activity and inform SMT, management and the Finance and support services team for next steps.
• Review/attend key control meetings/ process and ensure that they are working & provide expert input.

INCIDENT RESPONSE/ INVESTIGATIONS (FRAUD/ MULTI FACETED) -

• Promote a culture of fraud awareness, prevention and detection in the organisation.
• Be the primary focal point for all inquiries and investigations into suspected fraudulent activities.
• Maintain a log of fraud and corruption inquiries, findings, resolutions and lessons learned.
• Organize and maintain audit binders and relevant documents in collaboration with Archive team.
• Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents & investigations.
• Responsible to lead internal Datix system reporting system for independent reporting of incidents.
• Lead /coordinator of fraud & multi-faceted investigations in collaboration with different functions.

ACTION TRACKING AND ASSURANCE

• Track progress of risk actions to provide appropriate annual assurance on risks.
• Track audit/ investigation findings and ensure actions are being taken as per the recommendations.
• Coordinate assurance documentation and risk appetite status to complete RISK Assurance letter.
• Provide training and expert support to staff/partners on FRAUD prevention, internal control/ mitigation design for new projects or processes.

STAFF SUPERVISION and MANAGEMENT :

• Supervise and effectively coordinate the Internal Audit team.
• Guide and coach staff for top performance and ensure all HR related functions are performed.
• Provide training to managers and staffs regarding old and updated Government and organization proclamation and rules and regulation respectively.

INTERNAL AND External Relationships:

• Keep the CO up to date on significant developments within Save the Children IPU, CO, RO, HO and donor communities.
• Keep the CO up to date on developments in the areas of general accounting, auditing, non-profit issues, Government of Ethiopia and other regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with the Director of Global Audit and internal auditor team for guidance in strengthening audit processes as well as assisting in personal objective setting, audit planning, audit implementation and follow up.
• Participate in organizational activities that promote networking and representation of the unit.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master degree with preferred additional professional certification.
• Proven cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required.
• Excellent knowledge of computer systems; proficient in MS Excel, Ms Word, Outlook; familiar with accounting software; strong ability to present, analyse and process numerical information and financial and statistical data.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of 10 years' relevant work experience out of which 5 years of experience in management and leadership positions preferably with development sector.
• Demonstrable experience at a senior level within both the commercial and NGO sectors, is preferable
• A strong interest in international development/humanitarian work
• Broad spectrum program experience, with strong analytical skills
• Excellent business partnering and relationship building skills
• Experience and skills to priorities and create an audit work plan.
• Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus, whilst dealing competently with operational matters
• Ability to create and maintain a high level of effective output; capacity to work hard and remain focused within expected standards of performance with minimal supervision. 
• The ability to understand and break down complex technical problems, both translating them into layperson’s terms as well as finding solutions which work
• Strong organisational and self-management skills with an ability to lead and work in teams and motivate others
• Experience of managing teams, as well as indirect relationships
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Willing and able to travel to support members directly or to relevant events as required.
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Ability to capture and respond favorably to suggestions for change and improvement
• Experience in providing training and coaching staff.

Additional job responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties where reasonable in view of their level of skills and experience

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

How to Apply

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

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 https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

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.