Reference number: 2405
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: New Delhi, India or Nairobi, Kenya.
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
Senior Compliance Officer
Overview
The position is to ensure that CIFOR-ICRAF adheres to all the organizational and donor policies and procedures and local laws, particularly in the implementation of the Restore Africa project in the six countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia) and other project around the world. The incumbent will support institutional ESG compliance for CIFOR-ICRAF. The incumbent will also support risk and compliance related activities for the Restore Africa Program including sub-recipient compliance adhering to CIFOR-ICRAF policies, local laws, and donor regulations to help ensure effective high-quality program delivery.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Compliance monitoring and
management
- Support the design and
facilitation of trainings for due diligence plans for Restore Africa staff and
partners in consideration of donors’ requirements and partners’ systems and
procedures.
- Work closely with HR and
Internal Audit to operationalize Restore Africa Grievance, protection and
safeguarding policies.
- Assume the role of
Restore Africa ESG-I Focal point, lead coordinate and have overall
responsibility for ESG-I implementation across the Restore Africa project
- Collaborate with the
Restore Africa leadership and Finance and Cooperate services Units (PMU, Legal,
Operations, FSU) and Internal Audit Unit on strengthening internal control
systems and processes for the Restore Africa program across the six countries.
- Work in close
collaboration with the Finance and Cooperate services Units (PMU, Legal,
Operations, FSU) and Internal Audit Unit 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 CIFOR-ICRAF Policies and Procedures.
- Support the planning and
performance of internal audits, control reviews and compliance assessments,
- Support external and
internal audits and the coordination of plans to close out audit findings and
recommendations related to the Restore Africa program.
- Support internal
investigation of reported potential and alleged incidents of incompliance to
donor, and CIFOR-ICRAF policies and procedures including collusion and
financial wrongdoing.
2. Risk assessment and management
- Updating the project
risk register, and lessons learnt log
- Support systems
verification and identification of risk issues, weaknesses/ inefficiencies,
anomalies, challenges, and propose solutions to address them and improve system
integrity.
3. Compliance Reporting:
- Lead the production and
submission of the environmental, social and governance and impact (ESG-I)
quarterly reports and other funder due diligence documents.
4. Institutional ESG Compliance
- Provide input in
CIFOR-ICRAF policies and processes related to ESG compliance.
- Document how lessons
learned from the Restore Africa project can be used to improve CIFOR-ICRAF
policies and procedures.
- Advise CIFOR-ICRAF
management on requirements and new developments related to ESG compliance.
- Lead the production and
submission of incidence report in line with funder requirements
Education, knowledge and experience
• Master’s in business administration, Project management or the equivalent with first degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or other relevant disciplines.
• At least four years of work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in project management, operations and/or programming.
• Experience in audit, compliance, or risk management
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations and familiarity with international standards for internal control and risk and compliance management (e.g., COSO, ISO)
• Experience with ESG standards
Terms and conditions
• This is a local position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for 1 (one) year, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in New Delhi, India or Nairobi, Kenya.
To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process
The application deadline is 13 May 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
