Compliance Director at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria.

In anticipation of a USAID award to drive the “Accelerating Control of HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE)” for the BAY states (Borno / Adamawa / Yobe) and strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Director

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Compliance Director will report to the Managing Director / Board of Trustees while working closely with the project management team.
• The Compliance Director will also maintain an open channel of communication with the AOR, and other relevant staff as directed by USAID / Nigeria.
• The Compliance Director will ensure that the organization’s operations and business transactions are compliant with the terms and conditions of the ACE award and applicable USAID policies, rules, and regulations.
• The position is responsible for developing compliance programs, reviewing company policies, and advising the organization’s management on possible risks.
• S/he will also interpret new GON and USG regulations and presents them in clear terms to the organization’s senior management.
• Furthermore, compliance directors need to design and implement internal policies that ensure that they can meet these new external requirements, review employees’ work, and provide advice on compliance.
• S/He will ensure the organization operates in a legal and ethical manner and respond to policy violations while meeting project objectives.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MSc / MA in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, including a relevant compliance certification.
• Conversant with current industry compliance protocols and best practices.
• Progressive experience in risk management and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
• Possesses high ethical standards, excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem- solving skills, and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2021.