Risk and Compliment Manager / Risk Manager and Compliance with Requirements in Save the Children

Save the Children International-a humanitarian organization with more than 100 years of history. Save the Children was founded in May 1919 in London. Currently SCI is expanding its activities to seven cities of Ukraine. Positions:

Risk and Compliance Manager will be responsible for strengthening the potential of risk management in SCI Ukraine and our partnership organizations, conducting risks and planning risks, strengthening critical internal control systems in SCI, and informed and informed. Investigations of fraud and personal data protection. action. The candidate is expected to work interfunctionally and with our partner organizations throughout Ukraine. Accounts:

1. Strengthening the potential for risk management and compliance management

to ensure leadership and coordination in raising awareness and strengthening of the potential of risk management of SCIs and partnerships. The basic responsibilities include:

• become a profile expert on risk management, politician, tools and methods of Sci. These include any appropriate risks and controls used to reduce them. to evaluate the proceedingsлини у знаннях персоналу SCI у сфері ризиків та комплаєнсу, які існують у співробітниках Національного та регіональних офісів. Розробляти та впроваджувати щорічний план зміцнення потенціалу для усунення прогалин.
• У співпраці з Відділом партнерства оцінити прогалини у сфері ризиків та комплаєнсу серед наших організацій-партнерів. Розробка індивідуального підходу до усунення прогалин у спроможності організацій-партнерів.
• Підготовка та проведення сесій з управління ризиками під час стартових зустрічей.
• Підвищувати загальну обізнаність про закони та нормативні акти, політики, рамки, інструменти, тенденції та питання щодо ризиків та комплаєнсу за допомогою різних каналів, включаючи, але не обмежуючись ними, зустрічі та загальні заходи, інформаційні бюлетені, електронну пошту та електронні листи.
• Відстежуйте будь-яку діяльність з посилення спроможності та її вплив на мінімізацію ризиків і порушень комплаєнсу в SCI Ukraine та в наших партнерських організаціях.  
  
  2. Оцінка ризиків та планування управління ризиками

Проводити оцінку ризиків та розробляти плани управління ризиками у координації з Директором з питань ризиків та комплаєнсу, регіональними директорами, Комітетами з питань ризиків CO та AO та іншими зацікавленими сторонами. Основні обов'язки включають:

• Надання підтримки Відділу партнерства у проведенні оцінки партнерів (з використанням Інструменту оцінки партнерів) та виявлення будь-яких прогалин в управлінні ризиками. Відповідальність за усунення виявлених прогалин в управлінні ризиками.
• Надання підтримки Групі з надання грантів у застосуванні Інструменту оцінки ризиків пропозицій та грантів і забезпечення відповідності ризиків, виявлених для будь-яких нових можливостей надання грантів, Реєстру ризиків СО.
• Співпрацювати з регіональними офісами, технічними радниками, MEAL та іншими відповідними зацікавленими сторонами та виявляти будь-які ризики щодо нових можливостей для надання грантів. Надавати підтримку Відділу з розвитку нового бізнесу у відображенні відповідних ризиків в описах заявок та додатках до них.
• Надавати підтримку керівникам програм у перевірці ризиків, виявлених на етапі розробки проєкту та проєктної заявки, а також їхньої актуальності під час реалізації проєкту. Сприяти розробці реєстру ризиків та підтримувати моніторинг ризиків під час реалізації проекту.
• Сприяти проведенню оцінки ризиків у регіональних офісах та партнерських організаціях і допомагати розробляти плани управління ризиками. Надавати підтримку координаторам з питань ризиків у регіональних офісах та партнерських організаціях у здійсненні моніторингу плану управління ризиками.
• Надавати підтримку партнерам, функціональним лідерам АО та СО в ескалації ризиків у разі потреби.
•  Підтримувати директора з питань ризиків та комплаєнсу в координації обов'язкових процесів оцінки ризиків та заповненні відповідних інструментів, таких як SCARF, оцінка шахрайства, оцінка перенаправлення допомоги, оцінка впливу на захист даних тощо.
• Брати активну участь у роботі Комітетів з питань ризиків СО та АО. Надавати галузеві послуги Комітетам з питаньrisks to ensure the fixation of key issues and further actions. examinations and recommendations on the results of the investigations. Basic responsibilities include
  • in close cooperation with FOCAL Points on compliances in various departments and units, ensure that key internal control mechanisms (especially the greatest risks) are known, used and adhered to the corresponding stakeholders in the CO, AO and Putam. Inspections in CO, AO and partnership organizations on the basis of discovered top rises. Promote sample checks in cooperation with profile experts from other units, provide recommendations and support the development of action plans to eliminate gaps. Monitoring and further action on implementation of action plans. Update the relevant reports on the progress.
  • view and attend key control meetings and provide information on risks and compliances, for example, meetings to review the award of contracts, etc. Provide industry services to committees on risk issues to ensure the fixing of key issues and further actions.

  4. Risk management counsel SCI standards as well as humanitarian standards). When formulating these recommendations, consult with other compliance departments. Basic responsibilities include

  • be aware of all changes in Ukrainian legislation, organizational changes in SCI, politicians and procedures, changes in donors requirements, as well as changes in humanitarian context and standards. organization.
  • Provide general support and respond to requests for risks and compliances coming from the functions of CO, regional offices and partnership organizations. Recommendations.
  • as a member of the extended top management group (ESMT), provide sound ESMT tips during meetings. Maintain further action on unfulfilled PLC pointsWell improvement of management.
    
    5. Response to incidents and investigations

  to provide leadership in investigating fraud and data protection. When the investigations are completed, follow the implementation of the recommendations you need to take and increase the level if there is no significant progress. Basic responsibilities include

  • Collaboration with Human Resources Departments, Accountability, Supply, and Other Comparative Coordinators to ensure that employees, partners, suppliers and people we provide services know about the standards of integrity, which we can have any reports. Independent reporting on Datix incidents.
  • Head and/or coordinate the investigation into fraud and data protection in accordance with the SCI framework program. Provide the completion of investigations in time.
  • coordinate and track the list of multidisciplinary investigators in Ukraine and provide regular training. Cases.

  Qualification:

  • At least a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, accounting, law or other adjacent industry, with experience in the relevant field

    necessarily

    5+ years of relevant experience, of which for at least 3 years - work in NGO, public or commercial sector in the middle of management. Dajing to Save the Children.
    • The ability to challenge solutions based on an independent assessment of the control environment.
    • work experience effectively, independently and with minimal supervision. Strong personal organizational skills, skills of self -management with the ability to take initiative and work in a short time.
    • proved the ability to have a strategic orientation, while competently resolving operational issues. Free possession of written and oral English and Ukrainian languages ​​
    • The ability to manage and operate in a team, as well as motivate others.
    • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people of different origin and culture. computer; High level of competence in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the ability to quickly master new programs.

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  • Knowledge of local and international control and legal framework that influences activity in Ukraine.
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    Strengthan Risk & Compliment Capacity

    Provide Leadership and Coordination in Raising Awareness and Strengthaning Risk Management Capacity of Sci Ukraine Staff and Partner Organisations Responsibilites Include:

    • Become a Subject Matter Expert On the Sci Risk Framework, Policies, Tools and Techniques.
    • orient New Staff and Parters to Risk. Tools and Processes.f mandatory compliance trainings.
    • Coordinate fraud prevention training for SCI staff and partners.
    • Collaborating with the Learning and Development Unit, assess the risk and compliance capacity gaps in SCI staff at the Country Office and Area Offices.
    • Develop and implement an annual capacity strengthening plan to address the gaps.
    • Collaborating with the Partnerships Unit, assess the risk and compliance capacity gaps among our partner organisations. Develop a custom approach for addressing capacity gaps with partner organisations.
    • Prepare and facilitate risk management sessions during kick-off meetings.
    • Raise general awareness about laws & regulations, policies, frameworks, tools, trends and issues about risk and compliance through various channels, including but not limited to meetings & town hall events, newsletter, email, Microsoft Teams and other appropriate channels.
    • Keep track of any capacity strengthening activities and its impact on minimising risks and compliance violations in SCI Ukraine and with our partner organisations

    Risk Assessments & Risk Management Planning

    Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans in coordination with Risk & Compliance Director, Area Directors, CO and AO Risk Committees, and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

    • Support the Partnerships Unit in conducting the partner assessment (using the Partner Assessment Tool) and identify any risk management capacity gaps. Responsible to address risk management gaps identified.
    • Support the Awards Unit in conducting the Proposal and Award Risk Tool and ensuring that risks identified for any new award opportunities are aligned with the CO Risk Register.
    • Collaborate with Area Offices, Technical Advisors, MEAL and other relevant stakeholders and identify any risks for new award opportunities. Support the New Business Development Unit to reflect relevant risks in proposal narratives and annexes.
    • Support the Programme Managers in validating risks identified during project design & proposal development phase and their relevance during project implementation. Facilitate the development of the risk register and support risk monitoring during the project implementation.
    • Facilitate risk assessments at Area Offices and with partner organisations and help develop risk management plans. Support the Area Office and partner organisation risk focal point to monitor the risk management plan.
    • Support partners, AOs and COs functional leads in escalating risks as required.
    • Support the Risk & Compliance Director in coordinating mandatory risk assessment processes and and complete filling the relevant tools e.g. SCARF, fraud assessment, aid diversion assessment, data protection impact assessment, etc.

    Internal Controls & Governance

    Work with relevant stakeholders in CO, AOs and with partner organisations to conduct spot checks and strengthen internal controls, including implementation of Global Assurance, audit, management reviews and investigation recommendations. Key responsibilities include:

    • Working closely with compliance focal points in different departments & units, ensure that key internal control mechanisms (especially for top risks) are known, applied and adhered to by relevant stakeholders at the CO, AOs and partner organisations.
    • Develop quarterly plans for conducting spot checks in SCI CO, AOs and with partner organisations based on the top risks identified. Facilitate the spot checks in collaboration with subject matter experts from other functions, make recommendations and support the development of action plans to address gaps. Monitor and follow up on action plan implementation.
    • Capture action items in the Management Improvement Plan and follow up with relevant stakeholders on the timely implementation of recommendations from Global Assurance audit reports, other audits, management reviews and investigation recommendations. Update the relevant reporting systems on the progress that has been made.
    • Review and attend key control meetings and provide risk and compliance input e.g. the Award Review Meeting, etc.
    • Actively participate in the CO and AO Risk Committees. Provide secterarial services for the Risk Committees to ensure key issues are recorded and action items are followed up.

    Risk Management Advisory

    Provide high quality advisory on risk management and compliance (including on local laws & regulations, member/donor requirements, SCI policies & standards, and humanitarian standards). As such, consult with other compliance functions in formulating these advisories. Key responsibilities include:

    • Stay abreast of all Ukrainian legal changes, SCI organisational changes, updates to policies and procedures, changes in donor requirements and changes to the humanitarian context and standards.
    • Share best practices and support the development of innovative and practical solutions to challenges faced by the CO, AOs and partner organisations.
    • Provide general support and respond to risk and compliance inquiries from CO functions, Area Offices and from partner organisations.
    • Produce high quality risk and compliance advisories and insightful reports to enable CO, AOs and partner organisations make decisions based on sound advice.
    • As a member of the Extended Senior Management (ESMT), provide sound advice to the ESMT during meetings. Support follow up on outstanding action items in the Management Improvement Plan.

    Incident Response & Investigations

    Provide leadership in investigating fraud & data protection cases. Once investigations are completed, follow up on the recommendations to be undertaken and escalate when meaningful progress is not being made. Key responsibilities include:

    • Work with Human Resources, Safeguarding, Accountability, Supply Chain and other compliance focal points in assuring that staff, partners, suppliers and the people we serve are aware of the standards of integrity we hold ourselves to and the reporting channels they can use to report any incidents of violations.
    • Provide independent reporting of incidents on DATIX.
    • Lead and/or coordinate fraud and data protection investigations in accordance with the SCI Investigations Framework. Ensure investigations are completed within the set target time.
    • Coordinate and track list of multi-faceted investigators in Ukraine and ensure refreshers are conducted regularly.
    • Conduct training on the use of DATIX to report incidents and manage cases.
    • Provide reports on progress made on investigations and escalate any issues preventing timely closure of cases.
       

    QUALIFICATION:

    At minimum, Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Law, or other related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
    
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Essential

    • 5+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years spent working at the NGO, public or commercial sectors at a mid-management level. 
    • An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics. Commitment to Save the Children values.
    • Able to challenge decisions based on an independent assessment of control environment.
    • Experience of working effectively, independently, and with minimal supervision. Strong personal organisational, self-management skills with the ability to take initiative and to meet tight deadlines.
    • Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus, whilst dealing competently with operational matters.
    • Strong relationship builder with a proven track record in forming strong partnerships and utilising collaborative approaches.
    • Excellent communication skills. Fluent in written and spoken English and Ukrainian
    • Ability to lead and work in teams and motivate others.
    • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
    • Available to travel frequently to SCI Ukraine offices, partner offices and project locations.
    • Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and able to learn how to use new applications quickly.

    Desirable

    • Experience within an INGO, ideally at a country office level, or similar other organisation working with vulnerable communities and children or with similar experience within Save the Children.
    • Broad spectrum of humanitarian and/or development programming experience, with strong analytical skills.
    • Experience in fraud awareness and case investigation management.
    • Knowledge of the local and international control and legal framework affecting operations in Ukraine.
    • Experience in audit management.
    • Experience in preparing both financial and management accounts.
    • Experience with Save the Children systems (e.g. AMS, Agresso, Datix, etc).
       

    Additional job responsibilities

    The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
     

    Equal Opportunities 

    The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

    Child Safeguarding:

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

    Health and Safety

    The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.