Senior Risk and Compliance Manager at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Risk and Compliance Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%

Job Summary

• You will be responsible for analyzing moderate to complex project and operational activities using fraud tools to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• In addition, the incumbent will provide high-level review, operational internal controls, and risk management expertise with an emphasis on quality reporting and risk management strategies that address organizational accountability and resilience.
• The post holder is expected to bring innovative perspectives to the country program to influence and implement fraud and risk management reform in an ever-changing operating environment.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management systems and processes that is geared towards enhancing fraud risk management and oversight.
• Develop risks model to identify, evaluate and respond to possible risks associated with the CP programmatic and operational activities.
• Lead annual risk assessment and planning process to develop and maintain the CP Risk register, annual risk and compliance plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the CP.
• Perform high level and complex investigations regarding actual and suspected fraud activities, providing oversight and appropriate resolution to the Country Program Leadership. Supports the establishment of fraud risk tolerance guidelines with donors ensuring the risk of exposure of the organization is within these guidelines.
• Lead Risk & Compliance initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, review exercises and reporting to the CR, Region, HQ and External stakeholders.
• Serve as lead on all FAM procedures reported within the CP and ensure result based corrective action plans in FAM reporting.
• Prepare anti-fraud training materials and lead on all trainings related to fraud prevention, fraud reporting and Risk Management across the CP, partners, and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries of donors, Office of Inspector General regarding fraud risk management issues at the Country program or Partners level.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred.
• Accounting or audit certification highly preferred (E.g. ACCA, ICAN, CIA etc.)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiner Professional certifications.
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in audit, risk, and fraud management. At least 5 of these years of experience must entail audit, compliance, fraud, or risk management experience with International Non-Governmental Organization.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong relationship management skills
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees, partners, donors, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated progression in career with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to make sound judgment.
• Required Languages: English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fraud and risk management experience in non-governmental organizations
• Familiar with case investigation and fraud risk controls
• Good in data analytics, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and be able to work under pressure.
• Coaching and training abilities

Safeguarding:

• CRS is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all people who interact with our work. We uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and expect all staff and partners to respect and protect the dignity and rights of everyone from any form of harm, abuse, harassment, or exploitation.
• All staff are required to follow CRS’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to complete mandatory safeguarding e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals.
• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Personal Accountability - Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others - Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn - Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change - Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others - Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Country Program Leadership Team, Country Program Senior Management Team, Regional Office Executives, HQ Ethics Unit & HQ Global Risk and Compliance.
• External: External Auditors, Sub-Recipients, Donor Compliance teams, Office of Inspector General & Government authorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Senior Risk and Compliance Officer and Risk and Compliance Officers.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer