{"id":100263,"date":"2026-07-06T13:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/compliance-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:01:07","slug":"compliance-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/compliance-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Compliance Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Compliance Officer\", \"description\": \"Position Summary\\nReporting to the Compliance & ER Specialist, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. The role will support audits, license renewals, regulatory inspections, compliance reporting, legal documentation, policy implementation, and risk mitigation across manufacturing sites and business functions.\\nKey Duties & Responsibilities\\nRegulatory & Statutory Compliance\\nMonitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including Employment Act, OSHA, EMCA, food safety regulations, KEBS requirements, NEMA, DOSHS, County Government licenses, Public Health, Fire, and other sector-specific approvals.\\nLicense Renewals & Statutory Filings\\nTrack expiry dates, coordinate timely renewals of permits, licenses, certifications, and statutory filings, and maintain proper compliance records in both physical and digital formats.\\nRegulatory Inspections & Audit Support\\nCoordinate and support inspections by KEBS, NEMA, DOSHS, County Health, Fire, Labour, and other regulatory authorities. Follow up on inspection findings and ensure closure within agreed timelines.\\nLegal & Contract Support\\nAssist in handling commercial and contractual matters, liaise with external counsel, maintain litigation schedules, and support the drafting, reviewing, and tracking of contracts and agreements.\\nPolicy Development & Implementation\\nSupport the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies, SOPs, manuals, and internal controls across departments.\\nRisk Management\\nIdentify compliance risks, gaps, incidents, and non-conformities. Escalate issues promptly and recommend practical mitigation measures to reduce legal and operational risks.\\nFood Safety & Quality Compliance\\nSupport adherence to HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, GMP, KEBS standards, labeling requirements, recall procedures, and food handling practices.\\nTraining & Awareness\\nSupport compliance training and awareness on food safety, labour laws, HSE, data protection, anti-bribery, ethics, and regulatory obligations.\\nReporting & Documentation\\nPrepare periodic compliance reports, dashboards, legal updates, communication briefs, and management reports on compliance status, risks, incidents, and corrective actions.\\nQualifications & Experience\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Law and admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.\\nProfessional certification in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, or related field such as CISA, CFE, or equivalent is an added advantage.\\n0\u20132 years\u2019 experience in a compliance or regulatory role, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.\\nExperience dealing with regulatory authorities such as KEBS, DOSHS, NEMA, County Government, Public Health, Fire, and Labour offices is an added advantage.\\nFamiliarity with ISO 22000, ISO 9001, food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental, labour, and corporate laws is desirable.\\nKey Skills & Competencies\\nStrong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks in Kenya.\\nGood understanding of food safety and occupational health and safety standards.\\nExcellent analytical, investigative, reporting, and problem-solving skills.\\nHigh level of integrity, confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism.\\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively across departments.\\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications.\\nDetail-oriented, accurate, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.\\nAbility to influence staff and promote a strong compliance culture.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Mini Group\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-20T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Mini Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-20<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Position Summary<br \/>Reporting to the Compliance &#038; ER Specialist, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. The role will support audits, license renewals, regulatory inspections, compliance reporting, legal documentation, policy implementation, and risk mitigation across manufacturing sites and business functions.<br \/>Key Duties &#038; Responsibilities<br \/>Regulatory &#038; Statutory Compliance<br \/>Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations including Employment Act, OSHA, EMCA, food safety regulations, KEBS requirements, NEMA, DOSHS, County Government licenses, Public Health, Fire, and other sector-specific approvals.<br \/>License Renewals &#038; Statutory Filings<br \/>Track expiry dates, coordinate timely renewals of permits, licenses, certifications, and statutory filings, and maintain proper compliance records in both physical and digital formats.<br \/>Regulatory Inspections &#038; Audit Support<br \/>Coordinate and support inspections by KEBS, NEMA, DOSHS, County Health, Fire, Labour, and other regulatory authorities. Follow up on inspection findings and ensure closure within agreed timelines.<br \/>Legal &#038; Contract Support<br \/>Assist in handling commercial and contractual matters, liaise with external counsel, maintain litigation schedules, and support the drafting, reviewing, and tracking of contracts and agreements.<br \/>Policy Development &#038; Implementation<br \/>Support the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies, SOPs, manuals, and internal controls across departments.<br \/>Risk Management<br \/>Identify compliance risks, gaps, incidents, and non-conformities. Escalate issues promptly and recommend practical mitigation measures to reduce legal and operational risks.<br \/>Food Safety &#038; Quality Compliance<br \/>Support adherence to HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, GMP, KEBS standards, labeling requirements, recall procedures, and food handling practices.<br \/>Training &#038; Awareness<br \/>Support compliance training and awareness on food safety, labour laws, HSE, data protection, anti-bribery, ethics, and regulatory obligations.<br \/>Reporting &#038; Documentation<br \/>Prepare periodic compliance reports, dashboards, legal updates, communication briefs, and management reports on compliance status, risks, incidents, and corrective actions.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Experience<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Law and admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.<br \/>Professional certification in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, or related field such as CISA, CFE, or equivalent is an added advantage.<br \/>0\u20132 years\u2019 experience in a compliance or regulatory role, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.<br \/>Experience dealing with regulatory authorities such as KEBS, DOSHS, NEMA, County Government, Public Health, Fire, and Labour offices is an added advantage.<br \/>Familiarity with ISO 22000, ISO 9001, food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental, labour, and corporate laws is desirable.<br \/>Key Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks in Kenya.<br \/>Good understanding of food safety and occupational health and safety standards.<br \/>Excellent analytical, investigative, reporting, and problem-solving skills.<br \/>High level of integrity, confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism.<br \/>Strong written and verbal communication skills.<br \/>Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.<br \/>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.<br \/>Detail-oriented, accurate, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.<br \/>Ability to influence staff and promote a strong compliance culture.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Mini Group on minigrp.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1270252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-20 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Mini Group Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-20 Job Description Position SummaryReporting to the Compliance &#038; ER Specialist, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. 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