Compliance Officer at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI)

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Adamawa
Job type: Contract

Job Description

• Ensures OHRI adheres to all organizational policies, donor regulations, statutory requirements, and anti-fraud protocols. Supports risk management and governance functions.
• Commitment: Full-time, 6–12 months (renewable)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments across all units.
• Develop and update compliance manuals, checklists, and training materials.
• Investigate reported incidents of fraud, misconduct, or policy violations.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns (CAC, tax, NGO regulatory bodies).
• Support the Board and Internal Audit in governance and oversight functions.
• Prepare compliance reports and recommend corrective actions.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or corporate governance.
• Knowledge of Nigerian nonprofit law, CAC regulations, and donor compliance requirements.
• High integrity, impartiality, and strong investigative skills.
• Commitment of 6–12 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter