We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: 
The ECHO Compliance Officer serves within the Risk and Compliance Department. The main purpose of this role is to support donor compliance and audit readiness of Save Children Afghanistan’s ongoing ECHO funded project(s), this will include capacity building of project staff on ECHO donor compliance as well as verification of completeness, correctness, and archiving of supporting documents. In addition, the ECHO Compliance Officer will assist and coordinate the work of external auditors, and where possible assists in the conduct of risk assessments, internal audits and management reviews. 

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Head of Audit and Compliance
Staff reporting to this post: N/A 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

•    Helps the Risk and Compliance Team in preparation and implementation of Save the Children Afghanistan annual audit plans.
•    Performs the audits/management reviews as per the instruction of the supervisor and as per the annual audit plans.
•    Developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures.
•    With the support from Program Implementation, Risk and Compliance, the  Awards Team, and the Save the Children Netherlands Finance Team, ensure ECHO donor compliance during project implementation; conduct review of audit documents; and preparation of plans and gathering of evidence to ensure error free audits of the ECHO funded project(s).
•    Applying audit procedures during project implementation ensure/evaluate the control environment and recommend the proper course of action.
•    Supports the risk and compliance team in identifying risks, red flags and conducting the risk assessments and risk mappings.
•    Maintain and update ECHO donor compliance trackers.
•    Monitor all departments to ensure and update the filing system of ECHO donor compliance. 
•    Update all departments on DG ECHO compliances for program implementation and documentation.
•    Appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve compliance of the ECHO funded project(s).
•    Perform related work as assigned by Director/Head of Audit and Compliance 
•    Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•    holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
•    sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•    widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•    future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
•    builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
•    values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•    approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
•    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•    willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
•    honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
 

QUALIFICATIONS  
University degree in business administration, law, social science or any other relevant technical credentials.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
•    Has over 3 years of working experience in ECHO audit, control, compliance and related field.
•    Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
•    Skill in collecting and analysing complex data evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.
•    Skill in planning, project management and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines. 
•    Skill in effective verbal and written communications including active listening and presentation of findings and recommendations.
•    Good command of English language and computer literate i.e. MS Office.
•    Accuracy, Good interpersonal skills, attention to details, commitment to transparency. 

Desirable:
•    Professional certification CIA, CA, ACCA is preferred.
 

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Link:https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/6684/?amp;locationId=300000000345568&locationLevel=country&mode=location&lastSelectedFacet=LOCATIONS&selectedLocationsFacet=300000000341839

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

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

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

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