Governance and Legal
* Oversee all corporate administration tasks for the organization's entities.
* Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams on the creation or dissolution of legal entities.
* Liaise with the Legal Department on significant legal matters.
Risk Management
* Identify, assess, and manage organizational risks and exposures.
* Monitor the implementation of mitigating controls and update risk registers regularly.
Compliance
* Design, implement, and enhance compliance programs across the organization.
* Support process and operational improvements through internal audits and external assessments.
* Conduct compliance reviews and testing, serve as the Sanctions Focal Point, and act as Data Privacy Officer.
Business Processes and Controls
* Support the creation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of business processes across all offices.
* Develop and update Business Continuity Plans.
* Conduct process reviews, ensure compliance, and identify improvement areas for streamlined operations.
Internal Controls Framework
* Develop and manage an Internal Controls Framework for head office and country branches, ensuring effective governance and compliance practices.
* University degree(s) in a relevant field or certification in governance, risk, and compliance.
* Over 7 years of experience in establishing, managing, assessing, and enhancing internal controls related to governance, compliance, quality, assurance, and risk management programs.
* Previous experience working within an NGO environment.
* Exceptional attention to detail in preparing or reviewing written materials, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and strong presentation.
* Proven experience collaborating with or reporting to governance boards (such as audit committees or similar bodies).
* Advanced proficiency in audit methodologies, with particular strength in IT-focused audit environments.
* Strong expertise in developing and implementing compliance and control frameworks, including business process reengineering.
* Solid experience in optimizing business processes and control systems.
* Demonstrated success working in multicultural, diverse settings across multiple levels of seniority.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
* Skilled in engaging and coordinating with various stakeholders across cultural and professional levels.