Global Risk and Compliance Manager at Women for Women International (WfWI)

Women for Women International (WfWI) - In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International (WfWI) supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community.

Since 1993, WfWI has served over 500,000 women in 8 conflict-affected countries, including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan. Since 2002, we have worked with over 20,000 men worldwide to support women’s rights and gender equality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Global Risk and Compliance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Safeguarding and Security
Reporting to: Director, Safeguarding and Security

Purpose

• As the Global Risk and Compliance Manager, your primary responsibility will be to support the organization in managing risk and ensuring compliance with our internal and external compliance requirements.
• You will work closely with the Director of Safeguarding and Security (DSS) to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring the organization's activities align with our policies and legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• This role requires a strong understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, and best practices in the nonprofit sector. The GRCM will also be matrix managed by the Senior Director, Finance.

Responsibilities
Engagement:

• The Global Risk and Compliance Manager (GRCM) will be required to engage with all staff, from senior management to trainers or project staff in the field. In conducting country or project compliance reviews, the RCM will need to work with Country Directors and their senior management teams and interview project staff. 
• In supporting investigations, the GRCM will be required to interview staff involved in a complaint and engage with external actors such as lawyers or suppliers when necessary. 
• During whistleblowing or safeguarding/PSEAH investigations, the GRCM must engage empathetically with survivors and respondents while maintaining absolute confidentiality. 
• The GRCM may sometimes be required to brief WfWI senior management on the outcomes of compliance checks or investigation reports. 

Delivery:
To monitor and Implement WfWI Risk Management Strategies:

• Using the Global Risk Register as a framework, monitor known risks in all our operational contexts and report regularly on risk mitigation progress.
• Identify and assess new potential risks and vulnerabilities related to the organization's operations, programs, and stakeholders.
• In cooperation with DSS and country management teams, develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans to minimize identified risks.
• Regularly review and update risk management procedures to adapt to changing circumstances.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure the organization's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain a general awareness of our operational contexts' legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct internal compliance audits of country offices to identify areas of noncompliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and training to staff and stakeholders on compliance requirements.

Country Office Audit Support:

• Work with Country Directors in conducting internal financial audits
• Review results of external auditors when required and provide management summaries. 

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver training programs on risk management and compliance topics for staff and partners
• Provide guidance and support to staff in understanding and adhering to risk management and compliance requirements.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the organization.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Establish mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on risk management and compliance activities.
• Prepare regular reports on risk assessment findings, compliance issues, and mitigation efforts for DSS and management teams.
• Monitor and analyze key risk indicators and compliance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to address identified risks and noncompliance issues.

Investigations Lead:

• Act as either investigation lead or as an advisor to Country Directors in investigating compliance infractions, including code of conduct, ethics or safeguarding violations, fraud, corruption, or serious securityrelated incidents. 
• Ensure investigations guidelines, including confidentiality, are enforced and that all investigations are conducted professionally and sympathetically where staff, community members or others are negatively affected by an incident. 

Travel: 

• The role will require regular travel to country offices to conduct risk management and compliance assessments as well as respond to incidents requiring investigation as required. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field. A Master's Degree in a similar field is preferred.
• 7-9 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Basic knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detailoriented with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2023.