JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Flexible in Africa Region. Senegal, Ethiopia, or Kenya preferred. Other location where Oxfam is present, and you have the existing right to work


Contract: 4 years fixed term
One Oxfam Grade: C2
Salary and benefits: National
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must already have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location where they are based. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you.



THE ROLE
Oxfam International’s Africa Platform is looking for a Risk & Compliance Advisor who coordinates compliance and risk management support to the Africa Platform.
The following dimensions aim to provide a clear sense of the framework and scope of the role within the Sub Sahara Region (countries and SAF Cluster): 1. Support in risk assessment, monitoring and good quality risk management for all operational areas 2. Support in training and as knowledge resource
Please see the Job Description for further details.


WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PERSON WITH
• Accreditation as an auditor, accountant, or substantial relevant professional experience
• Strong familiarity with various business controls (HR, Finance, Procurement, Logs, I.T, Programmes) is required.
• Experience of reviewing compliance and leading on successful improvement plans
• Understanding of risk management
• Good knowledge and experience of humanitarian and/or global development work
• Ability to travel often within the Sub-Sahara region in the countries and SAF Cluster where Oxfam has operations.
• Strong familiarity with the different types of instruments (Grants, Contracts, sub-awards, etc.)
• Experience in delivering presentations and training/workshops
• Numeracy and computer proficiency (MS Office packages)
• Excellent English language (oral and written) and working knowledge of French


WHAT WE OFFER
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment



HOW TO APPLY
Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the Job profile.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.


ABOUT US
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.



OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.


Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedure