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Job Title:  Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

Organisation: World Vision Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala,  Uganda

About the Company:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Risk Management and Monitoring of Compliance Framework

• Acts as the Risk Prime for World Vision Uganda, overseeing and updating risk registers at all levels.
• Utilizes the Riskonnect platform for identifying, analysing, and evaluating risks and ensuring that it is regularly updated to capture new or emerging risks.
• Prepares the Top Risks report and maintains a holistic view of the organization’s risk profile through comparative analyses with incident data and context reviews.
• Conducts annual ERM assessments in consultation with managers to evaluate the effectiveness of the risk management framework and identify areas for improvement.
• Engages senior managers to ensure they are aware of the risks, controls, and tasks they own and are expected to manage.
• Conducts compliance checks to ensure systems and controls are operational to prevent risks, losses, and audit issues at both national and project levels.
• Monitors adherence to donor requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing controls and provides feedback on their efficiency.
• Mentoring and coaching of the Regional Compliance Officers
• Support in Audits, Compliance, Investigations and Anti-Corruption & Accountability Management
• Assists in audits, compliance activities, and investigations of incidents within World Vision, providing critical support to maintain the organization’s integrity and compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of audit recommendation and process improvements by different functions and ensures they are closed within 90 days.
• Analyses patterns of recurrent findings from audits and compliance checks and communicates to respective risk owners, SLT and Board to actions taken address root causes.
• Leads the dissemination and monitoring of the implementation of the Anti-Corruption & Accountability Framework across regions and clusters, ensuring that recommendations are implemented.
• Action Plan Monitoring and Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
• Monitors the implementation of action plans to ensure risk treatment efforts align with organizational goals and proceed as planned.
• Provides regular updates to senior managers on progress and escalates significant risks to the Regional Risk Prime when necessary.
• Prepares and communicates key risk reports to senior managers, the Regional Risk Prime, and the Board, ensuring transparency and alignment on risk-related issues.
• Maintains regular contact with the Regional Risk Prime to escalate and address significant risks in consultation with senior leadership.
• Strategic Planning and Budget Management- Develops an annual work plan and budget for cross-functional risk management activities that align with office and regional objectives

Training and Capacity Building

• Identifies training needs and designs capacity-building sessions on ERM principles and practices for board directors, senior managers, and staff.
• Trains and supports managers in using Riskonnect and relevant ERM tools to build risk awareness and promote risk-based decision-making.
• Any other role as may be assigned by the supervisor due to changing context or business operations

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Required Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 Years of Experience in Risk Management and Compliance
• Hands-on experience in establishing and managing an ERM program, including conducting risk assessments, developing risk registers, and integrating ERM into organizational operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex risk and compliance issues to diverse audiences.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or any related discipline.
• Recommended certifications include: Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS),

Preferred Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in using risk management software and platforms, such as Riskonnect, to track, analyze, and report on risks.
• Competency in leveraging data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau) for risk assessments and reporting.
• Strong background in strategic risk management, including risk appetite setting, strategic planning, and advising senior management on risk implications.
• Experience working in international NGOs, humanitarian organizations, or development sectors is highly preferred.

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 16th November 2024

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