ACTED Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic has the Congo is still affected by the consequences of decades of civil war. In precarios situation, IDPs suffer from chronical food insecurity and/or diseases linked ot lack of access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Since 2003, Acted acts mainly to respond to emergencies, reinforce the population’s resilience, co-creating an effective governance and promoting an inclusive and sustainble growth. Intervening mostly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects financed by BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), FH (Fond Humanitaire), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Acted brings a flexible and adapted emergency response to the complex and acute humanitarian crisis by assisting the most vulnerable populations. With projects ongoing in these several areas, Acted seeks to response to their basic needs in terms of accommodation (shelter), food security, NFIs or access to water while ensuring the promotion of a protective environment.

You will be in charge of

The Country Transparency and Compliance Manager is a key member of the Management Team at country level. She/He is responsible for Acted audit management in-country under the authority of the Country Director.

She/He is in charge of (i) controlling, on a risk-based audit approach, the implementation of Acted ’s processes in compliance with Acted ’s guidelines, specific donor guidelines, best practices and national regulations in the relevant country; (ii) developing & actively contributing to action plans agreed with country coordination in order to mitigate the identified risks, and to cope with priorities, budget constraints and organizational context.

She/He provides technical support and capacity building to the country FLATS staff to implement the action plan and address the issues.

She/He also provides technical support for donor external audits and due diligences preparation and follow-up.

She/He should comply and ensure compliance to the audit code of conduct.

Main duties

1. Internal Audit management

• Implement the approved national internal audit plan: conduct and supervise internal audit missions through a risk management approach
• Control the implementation of the Acted standard guidelines and FLAT System at the capital, area and partner’s levels
• Control the compliance with country rules and regulations
• Provide support to mitigate the high risks identified

2. External audit : ensure the external audit and the due diligences preparation and follow up

3. Training sessions / lessons learned / best practices

• Capacity building and Training
• Lessons learn
• Process improvement

4. Transparency/Compliance Management

5. Team Leadership

6. Other

Expected skills and qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in Audit, Finance, International Relations, Law or in relation with the position;
• 3-4 years of previous work experience in Audit (external and/or internal), Finance, Logistics, Administration or Law;
• Previous experience in the aid & development sector is an asset;
• Proven capabilities in leadership and management required;
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and organizational terms;
• Demonstrate flexibility, dynamism and autonomy;
• Ability to work well and under pressure;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English;
• Previous experience abroad is an asset.

Terms of reference

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Conditions

• Salary between 3100 and 3300€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of Acted benchmark or accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance