Risk and Compliance Assistant

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent international non-governmental organization, working in 40+ countries throughout the world, and our primary mandate is to promote durable solutions for refugees and displaced populations. The DRC office in Nairobi is a Regional Office providing management support and strategic direction to DRC programs operating in East Africa & Great Lake region. The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Overall purpose of the role

The Risk and Compliance Assistant will assist the department in monitoring, assessing, and improving compliance processes, supporting risk management activities, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Responsibilities:

• Support risk and issue management workflows in line with existing operational risk management instructions.
• Support in monitoring and tracking escalated risks and issues within the region.
• Support with tracking losses, providing support to ensure completeness/adequacy of the Loss Annex and providing timely analysis of loss status and trends.
• Support with the monthly KPI meetings and providing ad hoc analysis as requested.
• Ad hoc support to countries for project audits and project compliance reviews.
• Assist in conducting legal compliance review across the Region.
• Support in review and analysis of internal and external audit reports to provide input on country and regional risks and issues as well as development of compliance control measures.
• Support in periodic risk and compliance reporting for regional and country SMTs.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Audit, Risk Management or Compliance in humanitarian or development sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with a well-developed ability to motivate/persuade
• Demonstrates understanding of the local laws and sensitivity to the socio-cultural context.
• Experience and effective use of tools and systems for risk management and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Proven ability to work effectively with others to achieve results.

Education

• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience as an auditor is beneficial

Languages:

• English-professional Competency

What we offer

Contract:   One Year. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Employment band I - Non Management.

Availability:   January 2024

Duty station:  Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting Line:  Risk and Compliance Coordinator 

Providing equal opportunities    We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Job / view vacancies

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than December 23rd, 2024