Our Ideal Candidate:
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organizationโs core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the CO's efforts to: promote a risk management culture within the CO, support the Risk and Compliance Coordinator (RCC) in ensuring the COโs compliance within high-risk areas and with regulations not specific to a given function (e.g. SSD, compliance review, spot check, FGDs, facilitating Contingent Workers sensitisation sessions); and responding to any issues or questions that arise relating to the COโs work on data protection, compliance in terms of distribution, spot checks etc.
Key Tasks and Assignments:
Ensure monitoring compliance in implementing of NRCโs policies, procedures, and controls by conducting regular spot checks, field visits, and in-depth reviews for high-risk issues. Follow up with teams to update project-specific risk registers and share the final version with RCC. Conduct monthly spot checks on programme activity through e.g. ROD to ensure adherence to the Securing Supporting Documentation procedures (SSD), working with teams to ensure compliant completion, and prepare spot-check reports with recommendations, share with RCC. Follow up with teams based on recommendations of spot checks. Prepare annual summaries/reports on areas of R&C for e.g. CMG awareness and to facilitate CO improvements. Review material and facilitate regular training, refreshers, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for staff, contingent workers, suppliers, including drivers, etc, on e.g,, anti-corruption, data protection, Speak Up, conflict of interest, corruption risk mapping. Act as fact finder and investigator under the direction of the Allegation Management Committee (AMC), writing and sharing reports with recommendations. Guide and follow up on progress of other fact-finding teams to ensure timely completion of research. Ensure the visibility of Speak Up communications (e.g. posters, visiting cards) in NRC field offices, all field centres/hubs, along with distributing info among suppliers and other third parties. Keep up to date with all risk management and compliance-related CO registers, e.g. CO project-specific risk registers, Waiver Register and Standards Operating Procedures (SOP) index, allegations management and recommendations tracker. Support internal, external, and partner audits by coordinating with relevant stakeholders, preparing paperwork as required, and contributing to conducting implementing partners, and consortium audits. Support the RCC to carry out distribution spot checks and to facilitate follow-up of findings and recommendations. Facilitate regular training, refreshers, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for staff, contingent workers, suppliers, etc.Key Education and Skills Requirements:
Bachelorโs degree in a relevant field, e.g. business administration, accounting, finance. Chartered Accountants (CA-CC) course completed by a reputed CA firm is preferred. Minimum 03 years of experience working in compliance, auditing or risk management functions Familiarity with GoB compliance for INGOs in Bangladesh. Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a good attitude to collaborative working. Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills Knowledge of the regulatory context in Bangladesh. Fluency in Chittagonian is desirable. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Strong coordination and communication skills. Training Facilitation skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)What we offer:
Duty Station: Coxโs Bazar. Contract duration: 12 months Number of positions: 01 20% travel, approximately. Grade 05 in NRCโs Salary Scale monthly Gross Salary is 75,716 BDT, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Group Insurance for staff and dependents, 24/7 Psychosocial assistant. Two festival bonuses, End service benefit, maternity allowance, various types of leaves (Annual, casual, maternity, paternity, etc.) NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.Important information about the application process
Internal candidates: - log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace. This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID. Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CV in English. Donโt meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if youโre excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates for the job location. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Incomplete application will not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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NRC works in Coxโs Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Be part of a welcoming and assistance community committed to human dignity.Learn more about NRC here The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to: โข treat everyone with respect and dignity โข contribute to building a safe environment for all โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH