British High Commission Programme Compliance Officer Jobs in Zambia

British High Commission Programme Compliance Officer Jobs in Zambia

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The Portfolio programme compliance officer sits within the Finance & Delivery Team in the British High Commission (BHC) Lusaka. The Finance & Delivery team leads on excellence in programme delivery across the total programme portfolio (Overseas Development Assistance & Non-Overseas Development Assistance) both at strategic and programmatic level.

This is a central team that is responsible for coordinating coherent delivery of all of the mission’s programming, maximising Value For Money and synergies across the portfolio while promoting excellence in delivery. It leads on delivery of programme finances, compliance, commercial and risk management, and monitoring and evaluation.

The role will report to the Senior Programme Manager.

FCDO in general and BHC Lusaka in particular have been in transition period following the merger in 2020. Therefore, the responsibility of this role may evolve and will be tailored according to the business need, areas of interest/expertise and areas for development of the individual.

We will ensure that the post holder has the opportunity to develop a range of competencies and skills, while ensuring depth and ownership of in focus areas.

The role is essential to the effective working of the compliance function and the delivery of quality programme management in FCDO. The Portfolio programme compliance officer will work as part of a team to deliver assurance on their business area’s performance, providing challenge and support to ensure teams contribute to departmental objectives.

The role will also work with internal and external partners, including project responsible owners and programme management staff to ensure excellence in programme compliance.

The Portfolio programme compliance officer will support the senior programme manager and programme teams in delivering improved programme delivery standards and approaches to the management of programme related risks and compliance across the portfolio. S/He will

Effectively support programme and portfolio compliance ensuring key processes are adhered to across the two programme

teams.

Support the driving of excellence on compliance management across BHC Lusaka and delivering change.

Provide administrative and programme support to the Finance and Delivery Team.

In this role you will also be responsible for (but not limited to):

Assisting in the developing and overseeing of control systems to ensure there is no violation of FCDO guidelines and internal policies in the management of programmes

Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.

Review the work of programme teams when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or recommend training.

Prepare team compliance status reports and feed into the programme scrutiny board pack
maintain and sign post various guidance documents to ensure compliance with overall FCDO procedures.

Coordinate overall updates and need to know messaging on latest programme delivery and compliance development.

Support the fraud liaison lead in delivering the counter fraud agenda in playing an effective role in strengthening compliance.
support programme teams during programme annual and completion reviews.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

A Diploma or Degree in Development Studies/Business Administration or similar qualifications.

At least three years’ experience in relevant field

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Priority to training in programme, compliance and financial management

Organisational skills

Skills in record management

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Programme Compliance Officer Jobs in Zambia

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