Risk and Compliance Officer- USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Project at PATH

2 months ago

Nairobi, Kenya PATH Full time

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity.
Summary


PATH Kenya through USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit a Risk and compliance officer who will ensure that the project’s operations and business transactions are in compliant with the applicable donor regulations and laid down PATH Kenya rules, policies, and internal controls. The successful candidate will also ensure that all the project risks are identified in time, analyzed and sufficient risk mitigation measures put in place in addition to reviewing employees’ work and providing advice on compliance as well as educating and training staff and local implementing partners (LIPs) on compliance matters.
Job Responsibilities
Risk, Compliance, and processes improvements 85%

Proactively evaluate business processes to identify risks throughout the project and advise programs, support teams, and senior management on necessary actions.
Establish and maintain project risk register with accurate and updated information.
Provide constructive suggestions relative to enhancing current procedures on the existing PATH Kenya policies and procedures to accommodate situations in the various field offices.
Support compliance reviews with respect to donor rules and regulations, both internal and with project partners.
Review compliance with applicable local laws to safeguard project resources.
Review the application, adherence, effectiveness and efficiency of PATH Kenya policies and procedures across the field operations.
Review PATH Kenya Money Transfer System of payment and the internal control measures around the payment system.
Review and perform post payment verification of direct benefits received by beneficiaries under the project, including but not limited to cash transfers, school fees and commodity distribution.
Jointly work with the program team to ensure that the data in the various reporting platforms such PRISM, KHIS, DATIM, DREAMS & OVC databases is of integrity.
Plan and execute spot checks for critical business processes. These shall include field activities, meetings, workshops, HRH, Vehicles Usage etc.
Collaborate with internal audits, external audits and partner risk assessments and any other due diligence activities as may be necessary.
Review audit queries/findings and recommendations and ensure sufficient internal controls/risk mitigation measures are put in place.
Supporting in drafting and revising project policies, SOPs, handbooks, tools etc

Capacity Building 10%

Support training of project staff related to PATH on donor regulations and PATH processes.
Work closely with Grants and Compliance staff and program teams to develop, review, and implement award/sub award management associated procedures within pre-established parameters.
Participate on the partner/sub-awardee institutional capacity strengthening plans to ensure effective, efficient implementation of projects.
Address employee concerns or questions on compliance.

Budget Management 3%

Ensure compliance with approved program/project budgets and spending policies, and initiate improved policies and systems regarding spending guidelines, cost allocation, and annual planning.

  Other 2%

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time.

Background, Experience & Key Competencies Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business management or related field
A full CPA qualification or equivalent.
At least five (5) years of relevant /proven and progressive experience in the health sector. Experience working in USAID-funded projects preferred.
Good understanding of the regulatory landscape, industry knowledge and control environment.
Ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work as a team player in a diverse working environment.
Flexible, detail oriented and adaptable to changing priorities to meet strict deadlines.
Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
Possess sound business acumen.
Ethical and principled
Ability to interpret complex data and solve problems.
Hands on experience with data processing and analysis tools such as advanced MS excel

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