Risk and Compliance Specialist -Readvertisement

• Facilitates, in collaboration with the responsible line managers, that all staff in the operation are trained in DRC’s Code of Conduct and what it means for them in their particular job function and risk environment. 
• Facilitates, in collaboration with the responsible line managers, that DRC’s stakeholders are informed about: 

• Facilitates, in collaboration with the responsible line managers and Accountability Focal Point, that DRC’s stakeholders have safe and trusted access to report suspected misconduct in confidence. 
• Oversees that the Country has a functional Intake Committee under their standard Terms of Reference and that vacancies are promptly filled and correct name details are communicated to the regional and global Code of Conduct Focal Points. 
• Compiles information and recommendations regarding the implementation of DRC Code of Conduct and its reporting mechanism for inclusion in the Intake Committee’s annual report and ensures it is submitted for consideration by the Annual Review. 
• Ensures that compliance self-checks with respect to DRC’s Code of Conduct Quality Standards are done in a timely manner and identified gaps are followed up with recommendations and a clear work plan to implement them. 
• Liaises with other Code of Conduct Focal Points (HQ, region if relevant, and country) regarding the operation’s implementation of and compliance with the Code of Conduct. 

• Formally receives and registers each incoming Report of Suspected Misconduct (RSM) in DRC’s global online case tracking tool when the RSM is received. 
• Informs the Country Director immediately if the reported matter may constitute a risk to life or welfare or significant security, financial or reputational risks to DRC. 
• Forwards all RSMs to the Intake Committee, convenes, and services the Intake Committee in accordance with its procedures. 
• Submits referred RSMs to the applicable recipient, unless otherwise decided by the Intake Committee. 
• Conducts all communication with the Reporting Person (except investigative steps which are conducted by an assigned investigator) in accordance with templates provided in the Library of the online tool: 

• After considering what each RSM case will demand from the Investigator, assigns an Investigator to an RSM determined by the Intake Committee to be investigated; this can be for a Preliminary Assessment or for a full Investigation 
• Issues the Investigator’s Terms of Reference in the prescribed formats, defining what is to be investigated and time limits as well as the Investigator’s authority and responsibilities. 
• Informs, on a need-to-know basis and in accordance with DRC procedures, senior management at a competent and non-implicated level that an investigation is going to happen 
• If suspension of staff during an investigation is deemed necessary, recommends such action and the possible communication thereof to the management at a competent and non-implicated level  
• Assures, and monitors as necessary, that the entire investigation complies with the issued Terms of Reference, the Investigator’s agreed Investigation Plan including risk assessment, and DRC’s Guidelines for the Conduct of Administrative Investigations; the Authorising Officer is the Investigator’s only reference point 

• When necessary, prioritizes investigative capacities and RSMs and ensures that investigations are concluded as soon as possible within three months of the registration of the RSM, except when the Intake Committee agrees there are compelling reasons to extend or suspend an investigation 
• Submits the Investigation Report or Closure Report in the prescribed formats to the appropriate, non-implicated management 
• Submits any Advisory report(s) in the prescribed format to relevant management and – in case of an observed weakness in DRC’s rules, regulations or systems – to the custodian of the affected rules, regulation or system. 
• Where an investigation report is issued, he/she will prepare talking points to inform disciplinary hearings.  
• Ensure the online Code of Conduct tracking tool and donor due diligence matrix and reporting templates are consistently updated.  
• Notifies the subject of an investigation when it is closed (as per template). 
• Monitors that cases are closed and reports to the Intake Committee when cases continue to be open without progress. 
• Receives generic information from Management about action taken in investigated cases (disciplinary, programmatic, operational, if any) and logs it in the online case tracking tool. 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the Regional team to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.   
• Collaborating: You lead regional initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
•  Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.   

• He/she will have No less than 7 years’ work experience working with NGOs or other International agencies on Code of Conduct, Risk and Compliance. 
• He/she should have Prior experience in supporting investigation and/or audit functions. 
• He/she will have experience in database management and the preparation of analytical/statistical reports. 
• He/she will have Proven competency to liaise professionally with senior managers, field staff and the staff of other functional units on highly sensitive and confidential issues. 
• He / She will be of High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-player 
• He/ she will be Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with well-developed problem-solving skills. 
• He / She will have Ability to cope with heavy workloads and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. 
• He/she will have Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills. 
• He/she will have Proven commitment to accountability practices. 
• He / She will have Ability to work independently and without supervision. 

• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles. 
• Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines.  
• Identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required. 
• Experience of leading the implementation of operational improvements and the persistence to achieve change in a challenging environment.    
• Ability to operate and think strategically, coupled with proven analytical skills and the use of these to problem solve and make firm decisions.    
• Aptitude and openness to change, with an ability to lead change management