Senior Program Compliance Officer

The position is to ensure that CIFOR ICRAF adheres to all the organizational, local and donor policies and procedures in the implementation of the Restore Africa project in the six countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia). The incumbent will support risk and compliance related activities for the Restore Africa Program including sub-recipient compliance adhering to CIFOR ICRAF policies, local laws, and donor regulations to help ensure effective high-quality program delivery. Ensure safeguarding, protection and ESG-I provinces are adhered to by the organization and staff relation to the program.

1.        Compliance monitoring
and management.·        Collaborate with the Restore
Africa leadership and Finance and Cooperate services Units (PMU, Legal,
Operations, FSU) and Internal Audit Unit on strengthening internal control
systems and processes for the Restore Africa program across the six countries.·        Work in close collaboration
with the Finance and Cooperate services Units (PMU, Legal, Operations, FSU) and
Internal Audit Unit conduct regular internal control reviews to assess the
effectiveness of controls in operations and program management systems and
processes for the Restore Africa program in accordance with CIFOR ICRAF
Policies and Procedures.·        Support the planning and
performance of internal audits, control reviews and compliance assessments,·        Support external and internal
audits and the coordination of plans to close out audit findings and
recommendations related to the Restore Africa program.·        Support internal investigation
of reported potential and alleged incidents of incompliance to donor, and CIFOR
ICRAF policies and procedures including collusion and financial wrongdoing.·        Support the design and
facilitation of trainings and institutional capacity strengthening, due
diligence plans for Restore Africa staff and partners in consideration of
investor’ requirements and partners’ systems and procedures.·        Work closely with HR and
Internal Audit to operationalize Restore Africa Grievance, protection, and
safeguarding policies. 2.      ESG-I
Compliance management. ·        Assume the role of Restore
Africa ESG-I Focal point.·        Lead coordinate and have
overall responsibility for ESG-I implementation across the Restore Africa
project.·        Coordinate production and
submission of ESG-I monthly and quarterly reports in each respective country·        Ensure application  and facilitate training on appropriate
Operational Health and Safety for the program staff.·        Coordinate and ensure incident
reporting processes and procedures meet the requirements of investors.·        Coordinate and ensure grievance
management mechanisms in the project covers  the Program and are aligned to good international industry practice
(GIIP).·        Working with Cooperate services
report on CIFOR-ICRAF GHG emissions, including by providing details of fuel
consumption, flights, and strategies (if any) to offset or GHG emissions.3.     Risk assessment and management.·        Updating the project risk
register, and lessons learnt log.·        Support systems verification
and identification of risk issues, weaknesses/ inefficiencies, anomalies,
challenges, and propose solutions to address them and improve system integrity.·        Support and document security
risk assessment in the program.·        Ensure emergency preparedness
and response procedures are developed  to
address the identified risks.4.     Planning and
coordinating project events.·        Coordinating and supporting preparations and undertaking of major project
missions including National Steering Committee Meetings.

Requirements

• Master’s in business
  administration, Project management, Business Administration, Public
  Administration, or other relevant disciplines.
• At least four years of work
  experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive
  responsibility in project management, operations and/or programming.
• Experience in audit,
  compliance, or risk management desirable
• Knowledge of audit standards
  and compliance regulations and familiarity with international standards for
  internal control and risk and compliance management (e.g., COSO, ISO).

• Master’s in business administration, Project management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other relevant disciplines.

• At least four years of work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in project management, operations and/or programming.

• Experience in audit, compliance, or risk management desirable

• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations and familiarity with international standards for internal control and risk and compliance management (e.g., COSO, ISO).

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.

• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.