JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:
Risk and Compliance Coordinator – National – Damascus

 

 

Team
Safeguarding, Risk, and Compliance
Grade
Grade 4

Reports To (Title)
Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Director

Location
Syria – Damscus

Languages
English /Arabic
Headcount
2

 

Team and Job Purpose

Team Purpose:

 

The Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance team is the 2nd line of control in the organization, and is responsible for providing assurance on the proper functioning of internal controls, risk management, compliance with local and internationals laws and legislations, as well as abiding by the organization’s safeguarding standards and protocols. The team is also responsible for providing expert support and guidance to all relevant stakeholders to ensure a robust Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance management system is in place.

 

Role Purpose:

 

The role holder is responsible for providing support to the Risk and Compliance Director. This document is intended to clarify core, shared expectations of Risk and Compliance to existing staff and newcomers, to key stakeholders such line managers, technical advisors, regional leads, and those who rely on the risk/compliance/control/fraud work they do.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

 

Principal Accountabilities

Raising awareness on SCI mandatory policies and procedures, including fraud, aid diversion, sanctions, and counter-terrorism financing.

Support and coordinate the risk identification and assessment processes (SCARF, PART, etc.).

Conduct compliance reviews as per the annual risk and compliance workplan, and write reports on findings and recommendations

Ensure Datix is properly maintained and up-to-date with cases findings and investigat Datix that affect ability of an organisation to hit its objectives

Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, SOPs, as well as local and international laws and legislations, etc.

Provide expert support to ensure internal controls are fit for purpose

Ensure safeguarding related processes and systems are in place

Lead on safeguarding and fraud cases management and investigations

Contribute to continuous improvement and sharing of lessons learned

Provide recommendations on improvements to internal controls and mitigation measures

Ensure safeguarding, fraud, and compliance related, improvement recommendations and actions are tracked and implemented

Ensure all mandatory reporting is completed and submitted in a timely manner

Support the Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Director on sanctions and aid diversion related matters

 

 

 

Budget

N/A

 

People Management Responsibility (direct/indirect reports)

Number of people managed in total: 1

Manager of a team: Yes

Team Manager (manager of multiple teams): No

 

Size of Remit

Syria Country Office

 

Travel Requirements

International travel required: No- travel within Syria

 

Percentage of required for travel: 25%

 

 

Key Relationships

Internal (excluding direct team and manager)

Area offices

All support functions (HR, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.)

All risk owners and process owners

Legal team

Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance team

 

External

 

Partners

 

 

Competencies

Cluster: Leading

Competency: Delivering results

Level: Skilled

Behavioural Indicator: Understands the link between their work and the organisation’s objectives.

 

Cluster: Leading

Competency: Leading and inspiring others

Level: Skilled

Behavioural Indicator: Takes a flexible and positive leadership style adapting to a given situation or to the needs of the team.

 

Cluster: Thinking

Competency: Applying technical and professional expertise

Level: Skilled

Behavioural Indicator: Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards.

 

Cluster: Thinking

Competency: Problem solving and decision making

Level: Skilled

Behavioural Indicator: Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or is no longer reasonably attainable.

 

Cluster: Engaging

Competency: Communicating with impact

Level: Skilled

Behavioural Indicator: Ensures communications are concise and well-structured.

 

Cluster: Engaging

Competency: Working effectively with others

Level: Skilled

Behavioural Indicator: Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximise impact.

 

Experience and Skills

Essential

 

Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position within both the commercial and/or NGO sectors.

A strong interest in international development/humanitarian work

A programme experience, with strong analytical skills is preferable

Excellent business partnering and relationship building skills

Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus, whilst dealing competently with operational matters

Strong personal organisational and self-management skills with an ability work in teams and motivate others

Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Willing to travel inside of Syria to support members directly or to relevant events as required.

Ability to manage stress and sensitive discussions and situations, flexible and accommodating        in difficult and frustrating working circumstances

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity, and to carry out sensitive conversations.

Commitment to and understanding of child rights, as well as SCI’s aims, values, and principles.

 

 

Education and Qualifications

Essential

 

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (such as social sciences, economics, business, or other)

Knowledge in fraud management, aid diversion, internal audit and reporting, etc.

Arabic, fluently spoken, read, and written

English, fluently spoken, read, and written

 

Desirable

 

Certified Fraud Examiner certificate, or similar

 

[SD1]HR to fill

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements