Job in Jordan: Risk and Compliance Advisor at World Vision

World Vision offers a full-time job opportunity for the position of risk and compliance advisor in Jordan. It is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to provide compliance oversight and quality assurance for partner activities in the field. The Compliance advisor will assist senior and middle management in achieving strict adherence to WV compliance standards by partner organizations by providing detailed assessments as to the efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and financial regularity of partner operations. Take your role in helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. 

You will be responsible for:

Partner Compliance: 

• The quality of the work of the field compliance officer.
• Contribute to developing effective Implementing Partner relationships in regards to compliance and audit aspects.
• Ensure the toolkit for partnership engagement, implementation, and management throughout the project cycle is tailored for any specific needs or risks faced in Syria Response programming.
• Assist in reviewing partner financial, procurement, and human resources record to ensure smooth functioning of sub-grant awards.
• Participation in tender committees and spot-checking and oversight provided for partner tender-related documents and procurement activities.
• Contribute to the organizational capacity assessment and the completion of the Capacity development action plan.
• Create awareness in the partner organizations for the importance of compliance and the associated risks of in compliance.
• Provide training to the partners when needed.

Risk management coordination:

• Coordinate the work of the risk management committee.
• Help to create an organization that is aware of risks and mitigating measures.

Incident management coordination:

• Ensure that an adequate system is in place to monitor incidents.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of focal points for each incident.
• Provide management information on incidents to the Senior Leadership Team.

Organizational compliance:

• Ensure there are appropriate compliance tools available for other compliance staff or WVI staff.
• Keep up to date with changes in the regulatory environment or WVI policies that have a significant impact on compliance-related issues and ensure the relevant team members are aware of these changes in the compliance requirements.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of all World Vision compliance documents for easy access of all Syria Response staff.

Donor compliance:

• Review all donor contracts and maintain a good understanding of the compliance requirements of various donors.
• Be a resource person for project and other staff.

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You must have:

• University degree relevant to the field of international relations, disaster management, international development, and or Business administration.
• Knowledge and expertise in various aspects of the program management cycle, donor regulations, and compliance.
• Two years of working experience in relevant field (report writing, academic research, international non-governmental organizations work, law, risk and data analysis, grant quality and compliance).
• Excellent organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other partners, donors, and others
• Proven ability to analyze financial data to inform programmatic management decisions as per the organization’s strategy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong organization and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and communities.
• Knowledge of and familiarity of the Syrian Crisis.
• Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity – specifically excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PPT.
• You are preferred to have:
• Master’s degree.
• Experience as an internal auditor.
• Experience in this role in the NGO sector.

About World Vision:

It is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization, its focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. As well, it helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places. Its organizational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and nearly 35,000 staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

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