Plan International Risk and Compliance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Plan International Risk and Compliance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Who We Are

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation.

Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has an ambition of a world where all girls can claim and exercise their rights and live the life they choose. Plan International will work, alongside partners, to support girls in all circumstances, especially in fragile contexts, fighting injustice or facing crisis.

By 2027 Plan International’s contribution, together with our partners, will be to positively impact the lives of 200 million girls and those that surround them.

With over 40 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) mainly operates in 12 Counties namely, Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Tana River, Turkana and Marsabit.

Our Strategy Statement

Plan International Kenya’s (PIK) strategic goal in the next five years is to end teenage pregnancies and end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence against adolescent girls and young women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities.

PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 2.75 million (children, including girls and young women over the period of the strategy running between 2022-2026 and to reach additional beneficiaries through its interventions.

About the Role

The Internal Control function is part of the second line of defense in the three lines of defense model, supporting the implementation of effective risk management through monitoring the functioning of the country’s internal controls to ensure that these comply with organizational standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.

The role reviews systems, procedures, policies, and controls to ensure they facilitate the achievement of overall goals and objectives of the country office resulting in process improvements.

The role will also support RCM in coordinating the country self- assessment process, compliance and assessment and management of the country risk processes.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting/Economics

• Professional qualification in accounting/auditing

• At least 4 years’ experience in internal audit or related experience

• Good analytical skills

• Good interpersonal skills (open minded, pragmatic, diplomatic…)

• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

• Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence

• Good listener with strong advisory skills

• Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking skills)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Organized, methodical and meticulous.

• Project management skills

Desirable:

• First-hand experience and knowledge of working in development sector

• Familiarity with project management and development sector donor requirements e.g. USAID, ECHO, EU, DFID, DFAT, UN etc

• Knowledge of [country} legal and regulatory environment

• Experiencing in Risk Management.

• Facilitation and coaching skills.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Behaviors:

• Be committed to our Feminist Principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work.

• Understands Plan International’s purpose, priorities, values and approaches in our work context, adhering to relevant policies, processes, practices and standards and being pro-active in continuing technical and professional development.

• Respecting all people, appreciating differences and challenging inequality in programmes and the workplace. Empowering other staff to give their best and develop their potential.

• Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and empowerment of young women in Plan’s work and in its work with partners.

• Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.

• The ability to build collaborative working relationships.

• Uses creativity to challenge the norm and promote innovation and thinks and acts for the wider organization

• Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences.


• Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management.

Languages required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Risk and Compliance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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