Risk & Compliance Director

Risk and Compliance Director

The Opportunity

The role holder is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of Risk, Internal Control and Compliance, Internal Audit and Fraud in the country office. This document is intended to clarify core, shared expectations of Risk and Compliance to existing staff and newcomers, to key stakeholders such line managers, technical advisors, regional leads, and those who rely on the risk/compliance/control/fraud work they do.

The role is a critical 2nd line of control for the organisation and requires independent and objective staff. The role should therefore report into the Country Director (CD) with a dotted line into the Regional Risk and Compliance Leader who has a dotted line into the Global Risk Director. The Regional Risk Leader will provide functional coaching/feedback and development to the individual and should be involved in their recruitment/ talent management/ objective setting processes.

Due to huge range of size and complexity of countries in SCI the exact level of resource required needs to be defined locally (with advice from the Chair of the Regional Risk Committee). Some large countries may have a senior leader with some more dedicated junior roles (maybe a dedicated fraud role). Some medium sized countries might have a single role in line with this JD and some small countries might share the role with an existing role.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. RISK IDENFICATION & ASSESSMENT –

Provide functional expertise to support the organisation’s risk identification and assessment processes. Utilise detailed knowledge of Board risk appetite to ensure that it is fully embedded and operationalised within the organisation. Individual will:
* Be country expert in SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including Jort/RMP/ Datix).
* Provide expert insight support to award risk assessments
* Acts as a risk focal point with the rest of the SCI risk network
* Facilitate risk management processes and sit on Country Risk Management Committee

2. RISK PREVENTION/ CONTROL & MITAGATION –

Provide expert support to ensure risk prevention measures are fit for purpose.
* Provide training to staff on key control and compliance risk prevention measures
* Train staff/partners on FRAUD prevention training
* Provide expert support on internal control/ mitigation design for new projects or processes
* Provide Surge support for risk prevention expertise to major humanitarian incidents

3. CONTROL & MITIGATION TESTING COMPLIANCE –

Provide compliance checks/ audit reviews to provide assurance on key risk management controls’
* Annual workplan of compliance / spot checks/audit reviews on key managment controls E.g. field office audits, vetting spot checks
* Review/attend key control meetings/ process and ensure that they are working & provide specialist input E.g. attending Finance Control Compliance meeting

4. INCIDENT RESPONSE/ INVESTIGATIONS (FRAUD/ MULTI FACETED) –

Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents & investigations
* Independent reporting of risk v appetite and management of escalations as appropriate
* Independent reporting of incidents in Datix that affect ability of an organisation to hit its objectives
* Lead /coordinator of fraud & multi faceted investigations
* Fraud – focal point/ investigator training
* Whistle blowing service provision & follow up
* Local owner of Datix system.

5. ACTION TRACKING AND ASSURANCE

* Track progress of risk actions so unit head can provide appropriate annual assurance on risks.
* Track audit/ investigation findings
* Coordinate assurance documentation and risk appetite status to complete RISK Assurance letter
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor degree in relevant field. Candidates are sought from all functional backgrounds.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
* 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 programme experience, with strong analytical skills
* Excellent business partnering and relationship building skills
* Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus, whilst dealing competently with operational matters
* 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 personal 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 to travel to support members directly or to relevant events as required.
* Commitment to Save the Children values

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 realise 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 www.savethechildren.net/careers

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.
We encourage qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply.