ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1990 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under

nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and operating under a single management structure until December 2021. In 2022, the two missions approach on a transitional process and will continue up to 2023. Until this time, the both missions will share human resources with priorities focus. The coordination office for Sierra Leone Mission is located in Freetown, overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and the Liberia Country Office is located in Monrovia overseeing the operations in Nimba Field Office.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Liberian national for the position of Compliance Coordinator to ensure the efficiency of control procedures and Action Against Hunger compliance with country and Donors’ procedures for the Liberia and Sierra Leone Missions. He/ She will serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and is responsible for reducing non-compliance risks in all Action Against Hunger programs both in Liberia and Sierra Leone

Missions. The position will be based in either of the countries (Liberia or Sierra) and report to the Country Director.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ensure the definition and development of an internal control and risk management process (analysis and verification of the efficiency of control procedures)

Some of the key tasks will be:

▪ He/ she identifies all sources of internal and external risks and evaluate preventive measures and control of identified risks;

▪ He/ she analyzes, assess and make recommendations on the procedures, policies and organizational quality of the mission;

▪ He/ she verifies operations and their compliance with procedures on a regular basis, make recommendations and monitor their implementation;

▪ Produce the required reports and action plan;

▪ Provide the support needed to Heads of Departments and Field Coordinators to ensure compliance with procedures and internal control framework;

▪ He/ she ensures the integration of donor rules into the internal control system; ▪ Jointly participates in the evaluation committee for major procurement files. ▪ He/ she ensure dissemination, good understanding and compliance with internal and Donors’ rules through trainings, awareness raising sessions and refreshers

Coordinate external and internal audits

Some of the key tasks will be:

▪ He/ she establishes and disseminates a provisional audit schedule to headquarters and to the Head of Departments and Field Coordinators;

▪ Prepares with the Head of Departments of different units the audit missions (pre-audit) in particular; ensures the preparation by the concerned departments of all the necessary documentation within the given deadlines;

▪ Present the internal control methodology to the auditors as assurance on the degree of control of the mission’s activities;

▪ He/ she monitors the implementation of audit recommendations by maintaining and sharing a consolidated table of recommendations;

▪ Ensure the filing and archiving of all audit reports;

▪ Participate in working groups at the national level to exchange on audit and internal control systems.

Prevent and manage fraud and corruption situations

Some the key tasks will be:

▪ He/ she ensures compliance with Action Against Hunger zero tolerance policy; ▪ Identifies risks of fraud and corruption in Action Against Hunger Liberia and Sierra Leone operations and ensure that preventive and control actions are put in place;

▪ Regularly sensitize teams and partners on the risks of fraud and corruption; Ensure that each member of Action Against Hunger Liberia and Sierra Leone knows the mechanisms for reporting fraud;

▪ Alert the Country Director in case of fraud and corruption situations and implement corrective actions;

▪ Maintain a monthly update of the corresponding database;

▪ Ensure the implementation and adherence of a fraud and/or abuse reporting system; ▪ Actively participate in the development and adherence of a complaint reporting system Ensure the control of support procedures at the partner level

Some of the key tasks will be:

▪ He/ she participates in the launch of new partner diagnostics in cooperation with Supports’ Head of Departments;

▪ Implement the partner diagnosis in terms of governance, internal control, fraud and complaint management;

▪ He/ she participate in monitoring the implementation of the partner strengthening plan; ▪ He/ she manage the partner’s files: archiving of documents and compilation of various feedbacks on agreements; Participate in the capitalization of the partnership experience; Gender Action

▪ Contributes to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes.

▪ Always demonstrate experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the Action Against Hunger work environment.

▪ Promotes gender equality and inclusion of marginalized groups;

▪ He/ she works with project teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work ▪ Arrange for the preparation of special reports as needed, on particular gender issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Master’s Degree in International Development, Business Administration, other related fields ▪ Minimum five years of previous work experience in international development, humanitarian assistance risk analysis, or related sector;

▪ Good experience in audits and risks management is essential requirement ▪ Experience in systems review and policy strengthening

▪ Knowledge of Project Management Cycle and project management tools

▪ Excellent written and oral communications skills in English language;

▪ Well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently;

▪ Competence with Windows, Microsoft Office;

▪ Familiarity with Agreements and Budget development;

▪ Previous experience working with international partners;

▪ Strong organizational and research skills with a broad understanding of various program sectors and activities;

▪ Extensive knowledge of donor rules and regulations;

▪ Excellent critical thinking, superior problem solving skills and ability to use good judgment when making difficult decisions

▪ Demonstrable ability to effectively organize multiple projects and set appropriate priorities ▪ Ability to be flexible, yet focused and reliable, in a work environment with frequently changing demands and circumstances

▪ Ability to work effectively independently and in a team atmosphere, encouraging colleagues to contribute to common work goals achievements

REQUIRED SKILLS

▪ Knowledge in humanitarian principles

▪ Analytical capacity

▪ Good understanding in fraud awareness and case investigation management ▪ An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics

▪ Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, procurement procedures and regulations

▪ Good communication with others

▪ Knowledge on training, English language

▪ Good level of skill using Microsoft Office

▪ Capacity to monitor and report on activities

▪ Management skills

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: As Soon As Possible

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Twelve (12) Months (Renewable based on funding and performance)

LOCATION: Monrovia, with frequent travels to Nimba County, Sierra Leone and other Action Against Hunger areas of intervention

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

– Monthly basic salary: 2, 027 USD

– Monthly transport allowance: 75USD

– Monthly education allowance: 90 USD

– Medical insurance: for the staff and four dependents inclusive of spouse

HOW TO APPLY:

Send us your motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) professional referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “Compliance Coordinator-002” to:

recruitment@lr-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Thursday, 5th May 2022 no later than 5:00PM.