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• Identify potential areas of compliance
  vulnerability and risk, developing and implementing corrective action
  plans for resolution of problematic issues and providing general guidance
  on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
• Ensure that all RHITES-E activities are
  in line with contractual obligations and in agreement with USAID rules and
  regulations and maintain a compliance dashboard for the RHITES-E Project
• Develop and maintain a central electronic
  repository for RHITES-E and IntraHealth ‘s compliance and code of conduct
  for compliance policies and procedures. Maintain records of compliance
  activities, including any complaints or investigations.
• Analyze high risk and complex issues and
  provide practical and appropriate advice, including escalating to the
  appropriate senior levels or forums and recommending methods to
  proactively manage those risks
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments
  within and outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in
  compliance control

• Perform audits, internal control reviews
  and compliance assessment activities for the RHITES-E Project and sub
  awardees partners.
• Analyze findings of the internal audits,
  present these and corrective recommendations to address identified control
  gaps to the COP and the RHITES-E leadership.

• Continually review whether the contracts
  and grants management activities are in compliance with the key controls
  contained in IntraHealth’s grant management guidelines and with USAID
  rules and regulations

• Develop compliance organizational
  strategies and tools by contributing information, analysis, and
  recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing
  functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Ensure that the organization establishes
  and maintains an effective, best practices compliance and ethics program,
  to prevent and detect violations of law and other misconduct, and to
  promote ethical practices and a commitment to compliance with the law as
  well as with internal and external policies
• Work closely with senior management to
  broaden understanding of strategic and operational compliance measures
  relevant to the RHITES-E Project.

• Plan for implementation and maintenance of
  compliance activities.
• Prepare long-term plans of compliance
  including implementing strategies and procedures that prevent illegal,
  unethical or improper conduct

• Maintain and update draft compliance
  policies and provide guidance and answer queries thereof
• Disseminate written policies and
  procedures related to compliance activities
• Develop a standard compliance checklist
• Research and remain abreast of legislative
  issues, new compliance regulations /major donors’ regulations and audit
  methodology.

• Support good corporate governance and risk
  management including but not limited to Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC),
  Code of Conduct and Conflicts of interest
• Engage with internal and external auditors
  on relevant risk and compliance matters and mitigation plans
• Assist with the implementation and
  monitoring of recommendations from Internal and External Audits
• Serve as a confidential point of contact
  for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues
  or dilemmas or report irregularities

• Prepare and submit periodic standard and
  ad hoc reports
• Prepare management reports regarding
  compliance operations and progress
• Prepare and submit reports to the RHITES-E
  COP and the senior management team as well as the Finance and Compliance
  Departments at Chapel Hill
• Maintain necessary records and files to
  assure efficient and consistent reporting of compliance efforts across the
  project
• Maintain documentation of compliance
  activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes

• The applicants for the USAID RHITES-E
  Compliance Manager career opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree
  (Master’s degree preferred) in Accountancy or Business management or
  related field. 
• Certified with relevant professional body;
  CPA, CIA or compliance certification is an added advantage;
• A minimum of six years’ experience in
  compliance and risk management establishing and maintaining effective
  working relationship
• Ability to operate comfortably within a
  complex cultural, global environment;
• Previous work experience with a USAID
  supported project will be an added advantage
• Ability to review and analyze financial
  records, financial reports and statements.
• Ability to think both tactically and
  strategically
• Ability to multi-task effortlessly and
  manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines
• Possess sound judgment, flexibility and
  agility in changing courses and solving problems swiftly;

• Effective communication:
  Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
  ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in
  simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and
  accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application
  of appropriate communication behaviors
• Planning and Organizing:
  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies;
  identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as
  required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work;
  foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors
  and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Interpersonal Relationships:
  Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across
  Divisions, Departments, Country offices in a constructive and
  collaborative manner.

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