Team Leader, Risk and Compliance

Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement

About CRS: “Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”

In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations.  CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio ranging from very large food-supported emergency response to cutting edge development programs. The current CRS/Ethiopia budget stands at $100 million with funding from the U.S. Government, UN agencies, private foundations, individual donors, and CRS private funds.

CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following positions;

 

Position Title: Team Leader, Risk and Compliance

Duty Stations: Addis Ababa

Employment term: Indefinite period

Reports To: Head of Risk & Compliance, EARO- Nairobi, Kenya.

Position summary:

Play a key role in ensuring internal control and improving compliance with agency and donor regulations. Use established standards, policies, and procedures to assist program implementation. Lead and coordinate systems improvement initiatives and timely corrective actions, and oversee implementation of adequate internal control procedures for effective stewardship and management of resources.

 

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Assignments- Systems Reviews/Audits/Investigations & other projects as assigned by the supervisor:

• Manage and oversee and/or perform audits, internal control reviews and compliance assessment activities for CP and partners. Analyze findings and make recommendations to address identified control gaps.


• Manage multiple assignments and ensure key steps (planning, execution, reporting) are coordinated effectively with input from key stakeholders.


• Lead teams, coordinate, and provide professional advice with regard to internal control systems and financial compliance. Propose strategies to strengthen country office control systems and procedures.


• Develop/modify audit programs and tools for internal control reviews and compliance assessment.


• Effectively document and write reports on findings and recommendation to improve processes controls and systems.


• Perform special audits/investigations and effectively report the outcome to supervisor and CP management.

Support EARO CPs on risk and compliance matters:

• As directed by the supervisor provide support to CPs and ensure risk management and compliance systems and processes that are aligned with Agency policies and procedures, donor regulations, and applicable local laws.


• Analyze operating context and recommend revisions to existing policies and procedures and/or new ones as appropriate.


• Demonstrate knowledge and be first point of contact for colleagues and management in various CPs on compliance-related issues.


• Assist CPs operations and program teams with risk analysis and reporting activities.


• As directed by the supervisor, provide and/or ensure support to CPs as needed.


• Periodically support various CPs to develop risk and compliance trends analysis.

Audit Liaison and support to CPs:

• Serve as the main contact person during internal and external audits: coordinate preparation activities; oversee and guide provision of support and documentation to auditors during audit; serve as a critical advisor to CP management on management responses, etc.


• Coordinate and lead follow-up closure activities for both internal and external audits; support, monitor and verify audit closure; oversee that systems are in place to avoid recurrence of audit findings.

Capacity Building:

• Coordinate with the supervisor and CP management to identify knowledge and skills gaps and manage provision of capacity building interventions in the areas of compliance and risk management to staff and partners.


• Develop training materials; facilitate workshops and trainings as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop staff that can effectively discharge the mandate of the Risk & Compliance function


• Ensure responsibilities and performance expectations are clearly communicated.


• Ensure effective delegation of duties and tasks.


• Orient new staff to CRS identity, culture, partnership principles, tools, and processes.


• Organize assignments and tasks, expectations in a way that fosters opportunities for staff to learn and develop.


• Manage self and team development by providing coaching, feedback, mentoring, support, resources, and reinforcement.


• Complete all aspects of the CRS Performance Management system on time and effectively to create a high-performance culture and a positive work environment. Deal effectively and promptly with performance issues.


• Process and authorize all administrative documents related to personnel management, such as Timesheets, TEVs, Leave Requests, etc.

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: All CP staff but most frequent contact is with CP Senior Management Team, Program Mangers, Department Heads, Regional Finance Officer, RTA/ Compliance and Risk Management, HQ Compliance Advisors, and HQ Audit Team.

External: CRS partners; external auditors; donor representatives.

  Required qualification:

• Qualifications and Work Experience:
  
  • BA in Accounting, Finance, Risk & Compliance or related field or equivalent work experience (A certification in the field will be an advantage, e.g. CPA, CIA).
  
  
  • Minimum 7 years professional experience in finance, accounting, or grant management position, two of which as an auditor.
  
  

   

  
  

  Knowledge and Skills:

  
  
  • Excellent influencing skills, diplomacy, tact and ability to obtain cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control.
  
  
  • Strong inter-personal & problem-solving skills.
  
  
  • Experience with internal control and financial systems review.
  
  
  • Audit & financial review experience
  
  
  • Previous experience working with institutional donors (e.g. USAID, EU, UN) preferred.
  
  
  • Knowledge of CRS policies and systems highly desirable; understands financial impact of activities.
  
  
  • Skilled in collecting, synthesizing and analyzing data.
  
  
  • High level of language proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing); able to make oral presentations and write clear reports.
  
  
  • Ability to deliver training and prepare training materials will be an asset.
  
  
  • Self-motivated and able to deliver without close supervision.
  
  
  • Persistent and resolute.
  
  
  • Experience in auditing USAID-funded projects is an added advantage.
  
  
  • Ability to use MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Accounting Applications.
  
  

   

  
  

  Travel Requirements:

  
  
  • Approximately up to 50% travel.
  
  

  Agency-wide Competencies for all CRS positions: 

  
  

  These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

  
  

  *Serves with Integrity *Models Stewardship *Cultivates Constructive Relationships *Promotes Learning

  
  

Closing date: Nov 30, 2015