Compliance Manager at Street Child

Street Child is a UK charity working to protect vulnerable children and improve access to education in some of the poorest communities in the world.  We work in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nepal and since November 2016, Street Child has been involved in the Humanitarian response in North East Nigeria.

Street Child works in the fields of education, child protection and livelihoods, working to deliver sustainable solutions and create maximum impact. Our work combines counselling, family mediation, business support, school building, teacher training and child protection.  We were a key player in the Ebola crisis and led the global response for children orphaned by Ebola in Sierra Leone and Liberia. We deliver all our programmes through local partners and, since 2008, together we have built/renovated over 200 schools and are now helping to educate over 40,000 young people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Description

• As a Compliance Manager, you will develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies that align with Street Child's mission to protect children's rights and promote their well-being. You will work closely with various departments to identify compliance risks, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and offer training to staff on best practices.
• Your expertise will help us navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure we maintain the highest ethical standards in all of our undertakings.
• If you are an experienced compliance professional with a passion for making a difference in the nonprofit sector, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to create a better future for children in need around the world. Together, we can bring about meaningful change and empower the next generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a targeted, risk-based, and compliance plan, and ensure strict implementation of the plan within stipulated timelines
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and investigation of compliance issues to ensure that procedures are followed and prepare detailed reports with recommended actions.
• Assesses completeness of substantiating documents against contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitor and assess the organization's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and provide updates on post-implementation and conformance reviews with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues.
• Provide training and support to staff and partners on compliance-related matters and best practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with compliance policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the board of directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Auditing or Accounting required
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience required
• Proven experience in compliance management, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to nonprofits.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and leadership.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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