Compliance Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Country Director, the Compliance Manager is accountable for identifying risks that hinder the achievement of Jhpiego s strategic and program objectives, developing standardized approaches to a reduced risk profile in the country office and leads communications on all fraud related issues. Additionally, this position will participate in the annual risk assessment process in partnership with Program Operations and other finance leadership, to develop strategies and action plans that strengthen Jhpiego s internal controls and compliance capacity. Other responsibilities include providing guidance, training, and compliance oversight in the areas of procurement, sub recipient monitoring, financial management, and other operational areas as needed. The Compliance Manager has excellent organizational and technical skills, team player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities. Duty station being in Kigali, the Compliance Manager will oversee compliance functions for Jhpiego Rwanda and Burundi. Working with the Sr. Compliance Director, Jhpiego s Rwanda and Burundi office Leadership/ teams, the Compliance Manager ensures program compliance with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations and procedures.

Jhpiego Expectation

All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

• Model the mission and values of Jhpiego.
• Participate in the business development process.
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process.
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability.
• Adhere to the Jhpiego code of conduct, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Country Director(s), Director Compliance, Director Finance, country leadership, and HQ teams to establish, maintain, and strengthen effective internal controls, compliance processes, and risk management systems.
• Develop and implement an annual compliance monitoring and review plan based on the country office project portfolio, including routine monthly and quarterly reviews, spot checks, field visits, and other compliance
• Monitor compliance with donor regulations, contractual obligations, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable S., host country, and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Identify areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; conduct risk assessments and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action
• Coordinate the organizations risk management framework and actively work with management to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor operational, financial, compliance, and programmatic
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective subrecipient monitoring and oversight systems in accordance with JHU and Jhpiego policies, including monitoring visits, compliance audits, and follow-up on corrective
• Work with the Finance Director (s) to support external audits, donor reviews, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) audits, and other compliance assessments, and support management in responding to audit findings and implementing
• Track, monitor, and regularly report on the implementation status of audit findings, compliance recommendations, and management action plans to senior
• Support the Finance team in review process and other internal control assessments as needed.
• Prepare and present compliance review reports, risk assessments, and management updates to senior
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate compliance and ethics training programs; assess staff training needs and promote awareness of applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory
• Disseminate new or revised policies, procedures, tools, and guidance to staff and support their implementation across the
• Maintain and promote an effective compliance and ethics program, including serving as a confidential point of contact for reporting compliance concerns, misconduct, or
• Conduct compliance investigations, special reviews, analytical assignments, and other projects as requested by
• Immediately escalate suspected fraud, gross misconduct, or other significant compliance concerns in accordance with organizational reporting
• Collaborate with the global compliance team to review and improve policies, procedures, monitoring tools, templates, and best
• Participate in Internal Compliance Reviews (ICRs), regional compliance initiatives, and other compliance-related assignments as
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant donor requirements, regulatory developments, compliance standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related
• Postgraduate qualification in a business-related field is an added
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent, with membership in a relevant professional body
• Minimum 7-8 years of progressively responsible experience in audit, accounting, compliance, risk management, or internal controls, preferably within an international NGO environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance
• Demonstrated understanding of donor regulations and compliance requirements, particularly those of the S. Government, Gates Foundation, and other major institutional donors.
• Good understanding of internal audit methodologies, emerging trends, and international best
• Proven ability to review, analyze, and interpret financial records, reports, and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted audit
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and manage competing priorities under tight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary
• Previous experience working with a nonprofit or international development organization is an added advantage.