Compliance Officer (National Position) - Damascus

Syria

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Syria
Grade: Junior level - Junior
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
- Ombudsman and Ethics
Closing Date: Closed

The Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting all NRC Syria compliance requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

Conduct field visits to prepare the compliance reports
Help facilitate corruption risk mapping annually across all offices and departments and all monitor that mitigations are being followed up with.
Support the design of and deliver effective tools and training for countering corruption across NRC Syria
Provide advice and guidance on internal compliance and anti-corruption, ensure compliance with anti-corruption policy and NRC procedures and guidelines
Participate in and help develop innovative approaches to preventing corruption, wrong practices and breaches.
Work with colleagues to incorporate best practice into risk and control activities
Assist in monitoring the implementation of Securing Supporting Documents system, conducting regular spot checks and provide frequent report and feedback.
Support the program and finance teams in audit preparation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant university field (audit, finance, accounting, business administration).
Minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in control, quality and/or risk management.
At least 1-year experience in an INGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting
A certificate of CIA, CPA will be preferable.
Sufficient experience in control and quality management.
Specific audit and/ or investigation experienced an advantage.
Ability to respond to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently on own initiative.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and
other formal and non-formal methods
High level English and Arabic language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
Excellent English report writing skills
Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Personal qualities

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and team working skills
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Approachable, trustworthy and confidential
Willingness and ability to travel within Syria at short notice
Knowledge of NGO procurement, HR, Security and Finance procedures

We can offer

Contract period: Up to one year, renewable based on NRC fund and performance.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC's salary scale and terms and conditions

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights.

NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities

NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

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