Risk and Compliance Manager Ukraine

What we are looking for

Strong experience and technical expertise in Risk and Compliance management from the humanitarian sector. Experience from fluid and complex contexts.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge and experiencesupport or working with partnerswould be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the Ukrainian context.

What you will do

As aconsultativemember of the Country Management Group (CMG) and the leader of the risk and compliance function in the Country Office (CO) the Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for:leading theCOs efforts to effectively manage risks;promoting a risk management culture;ensuringtheCOs compliance within high-risk areasandwith regulations not specific to a given functionandrespondingtoany issues or questions that ariserelating to the COs work onPSEA DPR legal Code of Conduct and complaints management.

Key responsibilities:

• Support theCMG andtheCountry Director (CD)byensuring ThatrisksintheCOs operations areidentifiedassessedand controlled effectively;andCOs compliance within high-risk areas

• Ensure thatrisk management and compliance relatedCO registersandStandards Operating Procedures (SOPs)Registerare complete and up to date.

• Advise and supportin-country function leaders(Head of Support Area Managers Head of ProgrammesHead of OperationsHealth Safety and Security Manager)in implementing compliance improvement measures related to high-risk areas/issues.

• Ensure thatSOPsin the CO are aligned with policies and regulationsare coherent with other SOPsthroughout the CO and NRCand follow basic quality principles.

• Ensurethatmechanismsto reportprocessand respond tocomplaintson staffbehaviourfrom internal stakeholders(whistleblowing)are in placein the COand in line with existingNRC requirements.

• Provide advice training and support to COstaffonareas of expertise held by theR&C functionat HO(Risk management complianceAnti-corruptionData Protection Code of Conduct legaland complaints management andcompliance with regulations not specific to a given function ( COTER sanctions).

• Contribute to the development ofNRCsRisk Management framework by reporting and documenting lessons learned and best practicesin the CO.

• Management of staff and resources of the R&Cfunctionat CO.

What you will bring

• Minimum5years of experiencefrom working as amanagerin complianceauditingor risk managementfunctionsorfrom working assenior managerin the humanitarian sector.

• Strong technical expertise in Risk and Compliance.

• Knowledge and skills in the international regulatory context applicable for INGOs.

• Knowledge and skillsinany of the following:safeguarding accountability to affected populations or CodeofConductrelated matters.

• Knowledge and experiencefrom working with partners

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of the Ukraine context as well as the countrys regulatory procedures.

• Fluency in English both written and inUkrainian languageis desirable.

Please downloadthe detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What we offer

• Duty station: Kyiv Ukraine.

• Contract: 12 months full time employment (with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance).

• Travel: 30%.

• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRCs grading structure.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age gender religion ethnicity nationality and physical ability.

• We think outside the box encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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• We invite applications from all qualified candidates matching the profile.

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• Submit your application and CV in English taking care to attach your latest CV.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

  Why NRC

  The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15000 staff work in crises across 40 countries providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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  We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people If you are NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work often in challenging contexts

• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility

• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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