Head of Risk and Compliance

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Risk and

Compliance

CHILDSAFEGUARDING:

Level 2: either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check will be required(at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is dedicated to protecting its resources and beneficiaries, ensuring maximum protection against fraud, waste, and abuse, including safeguarding issues such as bullying and harassment. This commitment is reinforced through our Safeguarding, Accountability, Fraud, Compliance, HR, and Risk Policies, applicable across all geographic locations and programming.

As a member of the Extension Senior Management Team (ESMT), the Head of Risk & Compliance is essential in steering the Country Office's strategic initiatives related to Risk, Compliance, and Safeguarding. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive Risk & Compliance plans and mitigation strategies for all Field Offices, encompassing Safeguarding, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Fraud Management.

The Head of Risk & Compliance will advocate for a culture of compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies while raising awareness and providing advisory support on safeguarding and compliance matters. Continuous assessment and enhancement of policies are vital to promoting accountability and supporting the Senior Management Team in risk management activities.

Reporting directly to the Country Director, with a dotted line to the global team business partners, the Head of Risk & Compliance oversees a unit consisting of two Senior Officers/Lead Investigators. The role is critical as a second line of control, requiring independent oversight.

In times of major humanitarian emergencies, the role holder may be required to adapt their responsibilities and working hours accordingly.

SCOPEOFROLE:

Reportsto: Country Director

Staff reportingtothis post: Two senior officers/ lead investigators and strong links to all functions within the Country Office.

Budget Responsibilities: Authorize float/expenditure as allocated for the unit’s budget by the Country Director; Takes part in the Country Office Financial scheme of delegation.

Role Dimensions: The Save the Children International (SCI) Egypt Country Office (CO) has an annual budget of around USD 11.5 – 15.5 million, working across the country on Child Protection, Education, Health, and Livelihoods. The CO has over 200 staff and has offices across metro Cairo and Upper and Lower Egypt.

• Risk Identification & Assessment, Prevention/Control & Mitigation:
  • Provide functional expertise to support the organisation’s risk identification and assessment

processes.

• Utilize detailed knowledge of board risk appetite to ensure that it is fully embedded and operationalized within the CO.
• He/she should be a Country expert in SCI Risk Framework tools and techniques (including PART/SCARF/ Datix).
• Acts as a risk focal point and provides expert insight to support award risk
• Lead and facilitate risk management processes and co-chair the Country Risk and Control
• Provide Surge support for risk prevention expertise to major humanitarian
• Provide compliance checks/ audit reviews to provide assurance on key risk management
• Prepare annual work plan of compliance/spot checks/audit reviews on key management controls g. field office audits, vetting spot checks.
• Prepare TORs for each audit perform audit procedures by exercising reasonable judgement in the application of audit principles and techniques.
• Develop comprehensive safeguarding risk assessment tools and plans and ensure risk assessments are conducted and followed

• Promote a culture of safeguarding and fraud awareness, prevention, and detection in the
• Be the primary focal point for all inquiries and investigations into suspected fraudulent activities and safeguarding
• Maintain a log of safeguarding, fraud, and corruption inquiries, findings, resolutions, and lessons
• Provide independent reporting of risk, incidents &
• Responsible for leading the internal Datix reporting system for independent reporting of
• Lead /coordinator of safeguarding, fraud & multi-faceted investigations in collaboration with different

• Track progress of risk actions to provide appropriate annual assurance on
• Track audit/ investigation findings and ensure actions are being taken as per the
• Coordinate assurance documentation and risk appetite status to complete RISK/Letter of assurance, including
• Provide training and expert support to staff/partners on safeguarding controls, fraud prevention, internal control/ mitigation design for new projects or processes.

• Through a comprehensive risk assessment exercise, identify areas of high risk within the Country Office operating This will include both internal compliance and partner compliance.
• Maintain a transparent, honest, and supportive communication structure to support effective implementation of different policies and procedures.
• Support donor and other external audits and evaluations, when
• Maintain an audit planning and history log, including findings, recommendations, and
• Prepare comprehensive written audit reports, including recommendations for corrective action or system improvements, program planning, budgeting, and budgetary
• Prepare summary reports for Senior Management Team review with emphasis on major
• Evaluate risks of potential and incurred fraudulent activity and inform the Senior Management Team and the relevant teams of next steps.
• Review/attend key control meetings/processes and ensure that they are working & provide expert

• Monitor and assess all relevant local laws, regulations, and policies affecting program implementation, ensuring that the organization’s operations comply with national legal
• Identify potential risks arising from changes in local laws and regulations and develop strategies to mitigate their impact on the organization’s Collaborate with legal teams and external advisors to proactively address compliance challenges.
• Lead the coordination and management of any legal cases or disputes involving the organization, including legal Work closely with the local lawyer to ensure timely resolution and alignment with local laws, while mitigating risks to the organization’s reputation and operations.

• Supervise and effectively coordinate the Safeguarding, Risk, and Compliance
• Guide and coach staff for top performance and ensure all HR related functions are
• Provide training to managers and staff regarding old and updated Government and organizational proclamations and rules and regulations, respectively.

• Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale, and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office
• In close coordination with SMT members and different stakeholders, stand accountable for Co Risk & Compliance and Safeguarding plans, implementation and delivery in accordance with Co strategic plan, objectives and milestones, timeframes, and on budget
• Responsible for the preparation of timely and high-quality progress reports, Risk and Compliance reports (SCARF), and leading on Co risk management plans;
• Mount appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans, and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with other support functions stakeholders;
• In coordination with the Country Director, maintain consistent and coherent engagement with inter- agency emergency preparedness and response coordination mechanisms, including the Cluster system in

• Responsible for making sure all staff under R&C understand and can perform their role in alignment with the Country Office Strategic Plan.
• Manage Risk & Compliance team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and, working with the Human Resources and other relevant departments, ensure availability of appropriate professional learning and development opportunities, technical and management, for R&C staff
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team team- building process. Establish a result-based system and follow up
• Manage the performance of staff in the Risk & Compliance work area through:
• Effective use of the Performance Management System, including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
• Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
• Documentation of performance that is at standard and above and less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.

Creativity:

· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

· Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

· Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Law, or other related field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential:

· Five or more years of relevant experience;

· Excellent verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills in English and Arabic language;

· Strong analytical skills;

· Excellent business partnering and relationship building;

· Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus while dealing competently with operational matters;

· Demonstrated knowledge of counter-fraud techniques, best practices, and/or internal controls including due diligence, and/or compliance experience;

· Successful multi-disciplinary experience including working across your own organization or with a partner organization to deliver major operational change and delivering results to high standards;

· Experience in training delivery and staff coaching;

· Must be able to work independently, under pressure from deadlines, and in a challenging office environment;

· Demonstrated ability to support adherence to policies and practices among a range of programs/functional units and among staff at all levels;

· Commitment to Save the Children values; and

· Can be trusted to keep sensitive information secure.

Desired:

· Certification in related field (e.g. CFE, SCCE, CIA, etc.);

· Experience of working within challenging environments;

· Knowledge of the local and international control and legal framework affecting operations in Egypt;

· Experience with Save the Children systems (e.g. AMS, Agresso, Datix, etc.); and

· Experience within an INGO, ideally at a country office level, or similar other organisation working with vulnerable communities and children or with similar experience within Save the Children.

Additional job responsibilities:

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties where reasonable in view of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.