POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Compliance and Risk Officer will support the compliance and risk team for ensuring that the organization conducts its business processes in compliance with country laws & regulations, client requirement, professional standards, and company policy and procedure. The role performs service provider contract management and budget follow ups. Here are the key responsibilities and qualifications for this roles:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the contract negotiation process.

• Assist to conduct the vetting and due diligence process for all partners and ensure the documentation.

• Compliance by various external partners of First Consult PLC is properly adhered to as per the contract.

• Draft contracts, MoU’s and NDA’s as per the standard template;

• Manage, update and review the contract for each partner;

• Follow up on payments for the contract signed are properly processed promptly;

• Process payments requests for contract milestones;

• Track on monthly basis the actual expenses of all contracts

• Ensure that all the hard and soft copy files of the contract are properly documented;

• Assist in ensuring an accurate, timely efficient and transparent process for the entire project life cycle, from proposal to close.

• Assist in the contract negotiation process and be the contact person for the company

• Responsible to keep proper documentation for any document related to compliance and risk.

• Perform any other duties as may be required by him/her immediate supervisor; 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in compliance

• Strong understanding of local and international laws and regulations

• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to learn quickly

• Attention to detail

How To Apply

All documents requested by First Consult at various stages of the recruitment process will be used for this purpose only. Competent candidates should submit their one-page cover letter and updated CVs only to: jobs@firstconsultet.com before August 20, 2024. Candidates MUST refer to the position title "Junior Compliance and Risk Officer " in the subject line of their email and applications.

The applicant is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with First Consult’s Code of conduct, HR and Safeguarding policy. All applicants should be aware that our organization is committed to safeguard our programme participants, staff, representatives of the organization and community members we work with is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. By applying, you acknowledge and agree to adhere the First Consult recruitment procedure in which all offers are subject to satisfactory background checks. By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your personal data for recruitment purposes. All documents requested by First Consult at various stages of the recruitment process will be used for recruitment purposes only.