Job DescriptionAbout Catholic Relief Services\u00a0Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to\u00a0save, protect, and transform\u00a0lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS\u2019 relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.\u00a0CRS began working in Malawi in 1997 at the invitation of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi. Today, CRS Malawi implements food security, emergency response, nutrition, WASH and capacity building activities funded by both public and private donors throughout the eight Dioceses of Malawi.CRS Malawi serves as the Lead Implementation Organization (LIO) for Restore Africa in Malawi in partnership with World Vison International Malawi, CARE International Malawi, Self Help Africa, Total Land Care, Organization for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Initiative (OSSEDI), Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), and The International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF).Job Summary:You will conduct risk and compliance related activities for the Restore Africa Program in the Malawi country program (CP) including sub-recipient compliance adhering to CRS policies, local laws, and donor regulations to help ensure effective delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.\u00a0 The\u00a0Restore Africa program focuses on carbon sequestration, transformative land restoration, improved food security and diversified\u00a0livelihoods, and aims to increase resilience to climate change in three countries in eastern and southern Africa.\u00a0Your knowledge and skills\u00a0will help reduce risk to staff, to the effectiveness of our programming and to the people we serve through the application of the principles of\u00a0stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Senior Risk and Compliance Officer and Restore Africa leadership on strengthening internal control systems and processes for the Restore Africa program.Conduct systems verification and identify risk issues, weaknesses\/ inefficiencies, anomalies, challenges, and propose solutions to address them and improve system integrity.In collaboration with the Ethics Unit Manager, conduct regular internal control reviews to assess the effectiveness of controls in operations and program management systems and processes for the Restore Africa program in accordance with CRS Policies and Procedures.Help implement and advise on the sub-recipient financial management policy (SRFMP)Support the planning and performance of internal audits, control reviews and compliance assessments, conduct audit activities as applicable. Help analyse results and provide recommendations.Support the design and facilitation of ESG-I, risk and compliance trainings and institutional capacity strengthening plans for Restore Africa staff and partners in consideration of donors\u2019 requirements and partners\u2019 systems and procedures.Coordinate external and internal audits and manage the implementation of action plans to close out audit findings and recommendations related to the Restore Africa program and the overall CP.Support and facilitate the monitoring of progress, and the evaluation of effectiveness of all agreed actions arising from the findings and recommendations of country program reports and documenting progress on periodic action plan.Conduct internal investigation of reported potential and alleged incidents of collusion and fraud.Support monthly ESG-I reporting and other quarterly and annual project compliance reporting as per the donor requirements.Co-ordinate with the technical and compliance teams and review\/update the project\u2019s risk management plans to aid effective risk management at both PMU and partner levels.Follow up and close out incidents that occur in the Restore Africa program in line with the CAM incident reporting procedure.Support FCRM case management ensuring timely response to cases that need further follow up and action.Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or his\/her delegate.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant Bachelor\u2019s strongly preferred. Accounting and other relevant certification(s) a plus.A certification in CPA, CIA and ACCA will be an added advantage.Minimum of 4 years work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and\/or programming. At least 3 of these years entailing audit, compliance, or risk management experience.Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations and familiarity with international standards for internal control and risk and compliance management (e.g., COSO, ISO)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\u00a0Good relationship management skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.Good analytical, planning, organizational, and systems thinking skills.Ability to make sound judgment.Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines.Good technical writing skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure and flexibility.Able to professionally maintain confidential information.Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethicsProactive, resourceful, and results-orientedStrong customer service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):Personal Accountability\u00a0\u2013 Consistently takes responsibility for one\u2019s own actions.Acts with Integrity\u00a0\u2013 Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.\u00a0 Is considered honest.Builds and Maintains Trust\u00a0\u2013 Shows consistency between words and actions.Collaborates with Others\u00a0\u2013 Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.Open to Learn\u00a0\u2013 Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.\u00a0About UsCatholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.\u00a0Catholic Relief Services\u00a0works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. \u00a0Catholic Relief Services\u2019\u00a0relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.\u00a0 We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS\u2019 processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.\u00a0\u00a0The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS\u00b4 Code of Conduct.CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people \u2013 especially children and vulnerable adults \u2013 to live free from abuse and harm.Disclaimer:\u00a0 This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.\u00a0CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.General RequirementsCRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate\u2019s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.\u00a0\u00a0All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens\/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.<\/p>\n
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