The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a liaison office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

The Risk & Compliance and Code of Conduct (CoC) Specialist will ensure DRC Bangladesh's compliance with internal policies, donor requirements and local laws, while promoting a culture of compliance, risk identification and management across all departments. The position will oversee the implementation of relevant controls, identify gaps and recommend corrective actions to ensure adherence to DRC procedures and quality standards. The position will also serve as DRC's focal point for Accountability and Impact Team (AIT) risk and incident reporting under OCHA-funded projects, ensuring timely identification, reporting, escalation and follow-up in line with OCHA guidance and DRC procedures. This includes strengthening implementing partners' capacity on AIT reporting, risk management and compliance, as well as supporting the awareness and visibility of the Code of Conduct Reporting Mechanism (CoCRM). Additionally, the position will support the implementation of DRC's Safeguarding and Code of Conduct policies and standards, promoting an ethical and safe organizational culture in coordination with management, staff and the relevant HQ unit. This includes supporting survivor-centered approaches, referrals to appropriate services, and safeguarding awareness and prevention activities across the country operation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance

  • Conduct spot checks and compliance review of key risk areas of operations and programs in consultation with the Head of Rohingya Response (HRR)/ASMT.
  • Based on DRC operation/program handbook as well as donor and legal regulations, adopt the existing tools and methods for independent, systematized compliance checks on high-risk functions/areas.
  • Implement system to regularly assess and report on compliance with legal requirements.
  • Ensure a periodic compliance reporting to ASMT.
  • Assess the effectiveness of existing risk and compliance control measures to identify and mitigate risks and non-compliance.
  • Based on Compliance checks & reports develop organizational wide targeted improvement plans including a suite of tools that improve control measures and organization understanding of donor regulations & relevant DRC policies.
  • Be focal point on Anti-Fraud and corruption & lead trainings in within the country operations.
  • Develop tools for Anti-Fraud and corruption in line with DRC and donor policy and guidelines and implement anti-fraud procedures.
  • Maintain internal monitoring systems to detect unusual or high-risk transactions.
  • Develop and enforce organizational Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CFT) policies aligned with the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012 and Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009.
  • Prepare for Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU)’s onsite inspections and offsite reviews of compliance practices.
  • Ensure documentation trails are audit-ready and accessible for regulators.
  • Lead on Quarterly update on tracking of implementation of audit/compliance recommendations.
  • When required undertake specific investigations into non-compliance at the request of the management.
  • Serve as DRC’s focal point for OCHA AIT risk and incident reporting, ensuring relevant incidents under OCHA-funded projects are identified, assessed, escalated and reported through Activity Info within the required timeframe, including 48 hours.
  • Coordinate with relevant DRC teams to ensure timely reporting, appropriate confidentiality and data protection, and maintain a tracker of incidents, follow-up actions, programme impact and corrective measures.
  • Provide guidance and capacity building to DRC’s implementing partners on AIT reporting, incident identification and escalation, fraud prevention, risk management, compliance and data protection.
  • Ensure partners have clear focal points for AIT and overall compliance and reporting channels and follow up to ensure relevant incidents are promptly escalated to DRC and reported to OCHA as required.
  • Contribute to partner due diligence and vetting processes by assessing their compliance with DRC's Code of Conduct, ethical standards and safeguarding requirements, and identify areas requiring further attention or capacity strengthening.

Risk Management

  • Be the focal point for risk management & ensure effective implementation of risk management framework across the operations.
  • Lead training initiatives relating to Risk Management Framework.
  • Ensure that the country risk register is updated quarterly in view of Country Office, HQ, and Consortium lead reviews.
  • Provide feedback to HRR and ASMT on risks and progress on implementation of response plan in risk registers.
  • Support Area Office in development of risk registers for particular projects at proposal stage and developing action plan for risk management for particular projects.
  • Be the focal point for risk and compliance representing DRC in external meetings and ensuring organizational compliance perspectives are effectively communicated.
  • Support the identification and analysis of recurring, systemic and emerging risks across DRC operations and OCHA-funded projects, and provide management with practical recommendations for mitigation, escalation and follow-up.
  • Monitor agreed risk and compliance actions, including those related to implementing partners, and escalate significant or persistent gaps to HRR/ASMT and relevant programme or partnership management.

Audits

  • Oversee internal control testing and ensure audit trails are properly documented.
  • Maintain updated risk registers highlighting audit-related risks (e.g., documentation gaps, donor compliance issues).
  • Coordinate reviewing of financial records, vouchers, and supporting documentation for various audits.
  • Facilitate statutory audits required by the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), including FD‑6, FD‑7, and project-specific audits.
  • Track implementation of audit recommendations and report progress to senior management.
  • Train support and program staff on audit preparedness, documentation standards, and compliance protocols.

Code of Conduct and Safeguarding

  • Lead and coordinate CoC, CoCRM and safeguarding awareness, training and visibility activities across the country operation, targeting DRC staff, volunteers, implementing partners' workforce, suppliers and persons of concern (PoCs), as relevant.
  • Serve as a member of the CoC Intake Committee and Code of Conduct focal point, ensuring appropriate awareness, follow-up on gaps identified through CoC compliance self-checks, and proper documentation and tracking of related training activities.
  • Support the HQ Code of Conduct team in providing appropriate feedback to reporting persons, in line with DRC procedures and confidentiality requirements.
  • Promote and support DRC's survivor-centred approach when handling safeguarding concerns, ensuring survivors' dignity, confidentiality and choices are respected, and facilitating appropriate referrals based on their needs.
  • Support safeguarding and Code of Conduct investigations when required, including conducting investigations when formally authorized by the relevant HQ Authorizing Officer, preparing investigation/closure reports and recommendations, and supporting investigators in identifying available services and facilitating survivor referrals.
  • Support the development and implementation of safeguarding and Code of Conduct capacity-strengthening plans for implementing partners, in coordination with the relevant HQ team.
  • Work closely with the MEAL Team to strengthen coordination between the Code of Conduct Reporting Mechanism (CoCRM) and Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM), ensuring sensitive complaints are appropriately identified and referred through confidential channels without compromising survivor safety.
  • Represent DRC in relevant safeguarding and Code of Conduct working groups, clusters and inter-agency networks, within the limits of DRC's applicable policies and procedures.

Safety

  • Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near- misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these is a disciplinary offence while it may also leave the position holder, their colleagues and DRC Bangladesh, at risk.

Others

  • Advise HRR and ASMT on gaps identified thorough internal and external audit reports.
  • Ensure the DRC internal policies are in accordance with country laws and are being followed; also ensure NGO laws is followed up by all sectors of DRC program.
  • Liaise with DRC lawyer with regard to legal cases; updating senior management and HRR as required.
  • Work closely with M&E Team Leader to ensure that appropriate accountability mechanisms are in place to report on.
  • Coordinate with Support Services, Programme, MEAL, and other relevant teams to strengthen oversight of implementing partners, support proportionate risk and compliance reviews, identify control gaps and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Support practical guidance, orientations and training for implementing partners on DRC policies, donor requirements, risk and compliance, incident reporting and AIT requirements.
  • Ensure AIT reporting complements, and does not replace, DRC’s established investigation, PSEA, safeguarding, fraud, disciplinary and other incident management procedures.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

  • At least 3 years of experience in Audit, Risk Management or Compliance role.
  • Understanding the local laws and sensitivity to the socio-cultural context.
  • Desirable: Experience in Humanitarian sector will have an added advantage.
  • Desirable: Experience and use of automated tools and systems for Risk Management and compliance will have added advantage.
  • Desirable: Experience in donor risk and compliance, incident reporting, partner/sub-grantee oversight and humanitarian accountability mechanisms, with knowledge of safeguarding standards, survivor-centred approaches and experience in conducting or supporting Code of Conduct and safeguarding-related investigations.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with a well-developed ability to motivate and persuade at high levels.
  •  Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve results while maintaining strict confidentiality, sound judgement and sensitivity when handling safeguarding concerns, sensitive complaints and survivors.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • University Degree (Bachelors or Masters)
  • Certification of CIA, CRM, CISA, CPA will have an advantage

LANGUAGES  

  • English (Fluent)
  • Bangla (Fluent)

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

  • Type of contract: National
  • Employment Band: G2
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
  • Closing Date for Application: 17 November 2026

WHAT WE OFFER      

  1. Two Bonuses (paid at pro-rata basis with monthly salary)
  2. Relocation Allowance
  3. Mobile Allowance
  4. Leave Encashment
  5. Group Life Insurance including Family
  6. Dental and Optical Benefits
  7. Gratuity
  8. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity of Growth
  9. Various Learning and Development Platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
  2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.   
  3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.

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