The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Senior Compliance Officer to join our team in Abuja.
Job purpose
The Senior Compliance Officer will work with the programmes compliance unit to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the projects’ systems in Malaria Consortium states to ensure compliance to MC policies and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, quality of implementation (including technical quality), enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible. This will involve review of State offices’ books and records with a view to ensure compliance with rules and procedures.
Scope of role
The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for review of listed State offices’ books and records with a view to ensure compliance with rules and procedures of MC. The objective of the role is support the programmes compliance unit to provide quality assurance and support management to adopt realistic solutions which address the root causes of major identified risks
Key working relationships
The Senior Compliance Officer will report to the Programmes Compliance Manager with a dotted line reporting to TBC. The Senior Compliance Officer working with the Programmes Compliance Manager will regularly interact with relevant officers to check compliance to MC and project policy and procedures as it applies to their thematic areas. This position is also expected to work closely with all unit’s team members in the selected states.
The Senior Compliance Officer will be required to support the Programmes Compliance Manager to work and understand donor rules & regulations and liaise with relevant partners and colleagues at Malaria Consortium to ensure the requirements are met.
Key accountabilities
Programme Routine and Periodic Compliance (50%)
Conduct compliance checks on programmes campaigns preparations (e.g. SMC & LLIN) and support in identifying areas requiring improvements
Carry out compliance spot checks on campaigns implementation, closure activities and post campaign activities.
Carry out spot checks on all campaign commodities (drugs and other materials) before, during and after distribution in the selected states
Conduct compliance checks on campaign related procurements carried out at the state levels (per ASL) before contracts/POs are issued to vendors
Support the programmes compliance unit to conduct routine and periodic compliance reviews of the programme highlighting areas requiring improvements.
Programme Compliance and third party entities (30%)
Conduct regular compliance checks on other non-campaign related activities in the selected states (e.g. review PO’s and Contracts)
Conduct specific review or tasks requested by MC Management, provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the Senior Compliance Officer’s independence or objectivity
Identify potential risk areas in the course of compliance review and provide recommendations on how to strengthen the system
Continuous improvement (10%)
Support in promoting a country office -wide culture of compliance and risk management
Work with the Programmes Compliance Manager to advise project management and general staff on critical intersections between project implementation and compliance issues, based on knowledge of organizational policy, donor regulations, and specific award terms and conditions.
Reporting (10%)
Provide support to the programmes compliance manager to generate report on internal process issues and the implementation of quality assurance action plans to the West and Central Africa Programmes Director
Person specification:
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
General and Public Administration, Auditing/Accountancy, Programme Management qualification or equivalent
Minimum of five years’ experience, with at least three years’ work-experience in internal audit/compliance
Significant experience of working with donors and Grants.
Knowledge of Global Fund and DFID rules and regulation including the financial and technical reporting requirements
Someone who is an ACA, ACCA or has certification in compliance and risk management is preferred.
Desirable:
Knowledge of the NGO sector
Experience of working in an international context
Work-based skills:
Essential:
Experience working in a compliance environment
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
A proven ability to work independently and prioritise and manage your workload to complete assessments and deliver timely reports
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a readiness to take initiative to resolve issues
An ability to work with management to identify the root cause of issues
Attention to detail to deliver accurate and credible results and objective assurance
Good interpersonal skills with a persuasive, diplomatic and confident manner while also demonstrating the tenacity to effectively challenge management.
An ability to build effective working relationships and provide advice at all levels
Desirable:
Working knowledge of accounting software
Familiar with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of internal auditing
Confident being a role model for others
Willing to travel to the field at short notice
Team player
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Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Qualified female candidates are strongly advised to apply
The Company
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.
What We Do
We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.
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