Background
Across two refugee camps,
Dadaab and Kakuma, and four counties (Garissa, Turkana, West Pokot, and
Nairobi), the IRC implements programs in the sectors of health, Nutrition,
governance & rights, and women’s protection & empowerment, Economic
Recovery and Development, as well as providing emergency response through a
network of four field offices and a range of institutional and community-based
partnerships.
The Country Program is
seeking to recruit a Roving Compliance Officer under a regular contract, to be
based in Kakuma under the direct supervision of the Compliance Coordinator and
will further support the Hagadera, Lodwar, and Nairobi offices.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Compliance Officer
will provide support to the Compliance Section in the conduct of investigations
into allegations and support prevention initiatives.
In carrying out this
overall function, the officer will:
Assist
in reviewing cases reported.
Assist
in drafting documents and communications concerning cases under investigation,
including investigation plans, witness statements, and other documents.
Assist
in conducting interviews with subjects, complainants, or witnesses.
Assist
in identifying, collating, and analyzing potential evidence.
Assist
in undertaking compliance/system reviews and preparing reports.
Assist
in following up with relevant departments in ensuring timely response to
compliance audit requirements and recommendations.
Assist
in monitoring mitigation measures to be implemented by the Country Program.
Assist
in the implementation of prevention strategies to promote a culture of ethical
and compliant behaviors across all field bases, offices, and areas of operation.
Assist
in partnership management – reviewing the selection process of the partners,
and the reviews and evaluation of processes from a compliance perspective.
Review the partners’ agreements or contracts, ensuring compliance with IRC
policies and procedures.
Assist
in promoting a culture of reporting on ethics and compliance concerns and
client responsiveness.
Undertakes other
related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant social science e.g. Criminal Justice/Criminology,
sociology, law, finance, or a comparable field
Experience
in conducting research and investigations,
Proven
ability to analyze data to report critical information.
Strong
planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to
communicate information accurately, clearly, and swiftly.
Excellent
communication skills, verbally and in writing, in English and Kiswahili a plus.
Excellent
analytical, presentation, and reporting skills.
Ability
to respond to changing priorities.
Ability
to work independently on own initiative.
Excellent
IT skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Evidence
of successful experience in compiling and conducting training workshops.
High
level of integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency
Strong
commitment to IRC’s mission, purpose, and values.
How To Apply
