Gaza Risk and Compliance Officer

Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role holder is responsible for providing support to the Risk and Compliance Manager. This document is intended to clarify core, shared expectations of Risk and Compliance Officer to existing staff and newcomers, to key stakeholders such line managers, technical advisors, regional leads, and those who rely on the risk/compliance/control/fraud work they do.

The role is a critical 2nd line of control for the organisation and requires independent and objective staff. The role should therefore report into the Risk and Compliance Manager. The Risk and Compliance Director will provide functional coaching/feedback and development to the individual and should be involved in their recruitment/ talent management/ objective setting processes.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Risk and Compliance Manager.

Staff reporting to this post: None.

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1.RISK IDENFICATION & ASSESSMENT

• Support the organisation s Risk and Compliance manager in risk identification and assessment processes. The Risk and Compliance Officer will:
• Be aware of SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including PART/SCARF/ Datix).
• Provide insight support to award risk assessments
• Support in facilitating risk management processes
• Conduct Risk Assessments in line with the Annual Risk and Compliance plan.

2. RISK PREVENTION/ CONTROL & MITAGATION

• Provide Support to ensure Risk prevention measures are fit for purpose.
• Provide support on internal control/ mitigation design for new projects or processes.
• Provide support for risk prevention expertise to major humanitarian incidents.
• Develop actionable and applicable mitigation plans derived from internal audits/risk assessments.

3. CONTROL & MITIGATION TESTING COMPLIANCE

• Conduct compliance checks/ reviews to provide assurance on key risk management controls.
• Support Risk and Compliance Manager in developing annual workplans for compliance/ spot checks/audit reviews on key Management controls E.g. field office audits, vetting spot checks ,operational audits.
• Support in reviewing/attending key control meetings/ process and ensure that they are working & provide specialist input E.g. actively participating the in Country Control and Risk Committee meetings.

4. INCIDENT RESPONSE/ INVESTIGATIONS (FRAUD/ MULTI FACETED)

• Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents & investigations
• Support in reporting of incidents in Datix that affect ability of an organisation to hit its objectives.
• Coordinate Fraud /CSG investigator training.
• Whistle blowing service provision & follow up.
• Successfully and actively lead fraud investigations with informed conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Ensure all investigations are held with confidentiality, neutrality and integrity.
• Engage with the relevant stakeholders on investigations.
• Show empathy and compassion in conducting investigations and support in building a perception and culture of trust with the Risk and Compliance team.

5. ACTION TRACKING AND ASSURANCE

• Track progress of risk actions so unit head can provide appropriate annual assurance on risks.
• Track audit/ investigation findings using adequate tools such as Ms Planner.