Compliance Officer- Jhpiego, Lilongwe
Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organisation affiliated with the John Hopkins University, Jhpiego develops innovations for enhancing capacity for health care workers, strengthening, health, systems, and delivery of care towards improving the health and well being of the people
Since 1999, Jhpiego has been collaborating with the Govt of Malawi, ministry of Health (MOH) and various partners in implementing a wide range of activities in maternal health, family planning, and reproductive health, newborn and child health, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, Current key projects include the Support for Services Delivery Integration – Services (SSDI-Services) and Maternal and Child Health integrated Program (MCHIP) – Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
W are recruiting an experienced individual with excellent organisational skills who is a team-player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and willing to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi tasking abilities
Compliance Officer- Jhpiego, Lilongwe
Working with all stakeholders, the compliance Officer will identify risks that hinder the achievement of Jhpiego
S objectives and assess the adequacy and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks, With the support and oversight of the country Director and the Sr Program Finance Director, the Compliance officer will provide guidance, training, and compliance oversight in eth areas of procurement, inventory management, sub recipient monitoring and financial management, S/he will work closely with senior management, finance and administrative and human resources staff to ensure compliance with Jhpiego, the johns Hopkins University and donor regulations
Reports to Senior Program Finance Director (HQ) and Country Director (MW)
Work with the Country Director, Sr Program Finance Director and other Jhpiego senior staff members to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimise risks, Through technical assistance and stop checking, certifies the country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organisational policies and pertinent US and host country laws, Develops an annual compliance review work plan based on the country office project portfolio to ensure full compliance coverage, Ensure Jhpiego complies with JHU and Jhpiego’s sub-grantees to impellent improvements, if required, Develop and maintain Jhpiego’s program for monitoring and oversight of sub recipients , Serve as a member on one or more of Jhpiego’s Internal Compliance Reviews teams as needed, Minimises fraud through active monitoring and close review on country offices practices and procedures, Update and report to the Country Director, Sr Program Finance Director and other senior country office staff on the status of the implementation of internal compliance recommendations on a regular basis, Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects as needed, Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls and orient and train staff on best practices, Participate a a trainer in country-level compliance trainings, Ensures compliance with US laws and regulations pertaining to disbarment and anti-terrorist laws, Immediately reports gross misconduct or suspected fraudulent activities to the Country Director, Jhpiego’s Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Director, Any other special projects as assigned by the country Director
BA in business-related field, Masters Degree preferred, 7+ yrs internal or external audit experience, International work experience preferably in developing countries with an NGO or grant related entity, Willingness to travel internally and throughout the country, Knowledge of USG donor rules and regulations, Strong interpersonal skills, Ability to present information effectively to senior management and project managers
Eligible applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience should send a CV with name sand contacts details of 3 traceable refs and detailed cover letter to recruitment@ssdiserv.org not later than Friday 26th February Candidates are advised to indicate their salary history in the cover letter
Only those selected for interview will be contacted, Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
