The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
IRC began operations in South Sudan in 1989. Following independence in 2011, the country continues to face humanitarian and development challenges. IRC South Sudan operates a country office in Juba with field offices across multiple states and implements programs in health, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection and access to justice, child protection, and livelihoods.
Purpose of the Role
• The Ethics and Compliance Coordinator supports the Country Director in strengthening internal controls, promoting ethical conduct, and ensuring compliance with IRC policies, procedures, and donor regulations across the country program.
• The position plays a key role in fostering a culture of integrity and accountability by coordinating compliance monitoring, supporting risk management processes, strengthening ethical reporting mechanisms, and providing guidance and training to staff and partners on ethics and compliance standards.
• The role serves as the focal point for coordination with IRC’s global Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU) and supports investigations, as requested, in accordance with IRC investigation protocols. The position maintains independence in carrying out compliance and investigative functions and may communicate directly with ECU where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance Monitoring and Internal Controls — 25%
• Support the implementation of IRC’s compliance and risk management framework across programs and operations.
• Facilitate periodic compliance reviews across program and operational functions to assess adherence to IRC policies, donor regulations, and internal procedures.
• Support compliance assessments of implementing partners and sub-grantees to ensure adequate internal controls and accountability systems.
• Produce consolidated reports from compliance reviews and provide practical recommendations to strengthen internal systems and processes.
• Monitor and track follow-up actions related to compliance reviews, audit findings, and risk mitigation plans.
• Work with Finance, Supply Chain, Partnerships, and Program teams to strengthen internal control systems and compliance practices.
2. Ethics and Investigations Support — 15%
• Serve as the country focal point for coordination with IRC’s Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU).
• Support investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, or ethical violations when mandated by ECU and in accordance with IRC investigation protocols.
• Facilitate access to documentation, systems, and personnel required during investigations.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of investigative processes.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to investigations in coordination with ECU.
• Maintain appropriate communication with country leadership and ECU while respecting investigation confidentiality requirements.
3. Risk Management and Fraud Risk Identification — 20%
• Support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of the country program risk register.
• Coordinate with program and operational teams to identify emerging compliance risks and mitigation measures.
• Support periodic fraud risk mapping exercises across operational and program functions.
• Identify operational areas vulnerable to fraud, corruption, or misuse of resources and recommend mitigation measures.
• Monitor implementation of agreed risk mitigation actions and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Contribute to country-level risk reviews and risk management discussions.
4. Preventive Compliance and Systems Strengthening — 10%
• Identify systemic weaknesses in operational procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Provide compliance guidance to operational and program teams to help prevent misconduct and financial irregularities.
• Support the development of practical compliance guidance tools and checklists for staff and partners.
• Contribute to strengthening operational policies, procedures, and standard operating practices where compliance gaps are identified.
5. Ethics Awareness and Training — 10%
• Promote awareness of IRC’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards across the country program.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions for staff and partners on ethics, anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and compliance policies.
• Support onboarding and refresher training related to ethical conduct and compliance expectations.
• Work closely with the People & Culture and Partnerships teams to ensure staff and partners understand compliance standards and reporting mechanisms.
6. Complaint and Reporting Mechanisms — 10%
• Promote awareness and accessibility of IRC reporting channels, including confidential mechanisms for reporting misconduct.
• Support safe and confidential reporting of concerns related to fraud, corruption, or ethical violations.
• Coordinate with People & Culture, Safeguarding, and ECU to ensure cases are appropriately referred and managed according to IRC protocols.
• Track and analyze trends in reported cases to identify systemic risks and recommend preventive measures.
7. Partner and Donor Compliance — 10%
• Support partner compliance monitoring and assessments in coordination with the Partnerships team.
• Provide guidance to partners on IRC compliance standards and donor regulations.
• Monitor compliance risks related to partnership agreements and sub-grants.
• Support capacity strengthening of partners on compliance and ethical standards where necessary
Key Working Relationships
Reports to:
Country Director
Technical reporting:
IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU)
Internal stakeholders
• Senior Management Team
• Country Leadership Group
• People & Culture Team
• Finance and Supply Chain Teams
• Partnerships and Program Teams
• Regional Support Teams
External stakeholders
• Partner NGOs
• Legal advisors
• Consultants and service providers
Work Experience
• Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in compliance, auditing, investigations, risk management, or internal controls.
• Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting investigations, fraud prevention initiatives, or compliance monitoring is an advantage.
• Experience working in complex or fragile operational environments is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance systems.
• Knowledge of donor regulations and NGO compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with fraud risk management and investigation support processes.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with high levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing operational contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
Preferred:
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate training in audit, compliance, law, or risk management is an advantage.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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