Compliance Officer - Roving

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC is seeking a Program Lead for an anticipated multi-million-dollar Department of Health CDC Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Global Health Security in Kenya.

The Program Lead will work closely with IRC country program(s), regional, and HQ leadership to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with IRC policies and principles.

In addition, they will be the primary representational link with CDC staff for the Program and will liaise with the CDC to provide project updates and discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and progress against targets. The Program Lead will liaise with CDC agreement/contracting officers, technical support staff, partner organizations, outside contractors, and implementers of other CDC-funded initiatives as required. The Program Lead will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials, and donors at coordination fora and other related meetings and will ensure that project initiatives achieve the expected results.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to CDC approval. The project is anticipated to begin in March 2025.

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Compliance Officer - Roving

Duties and Responsibilities

In carrying out this overall function, the officer will:

  • Screen and assess incoming complaints to determine appropriate course of action.
  • Draft investigation related documents and communications, including investigation plans, witness statements, and supporting materials.
  • Conduct interviews with complainants, subjects, and witnesses in accordance with established procedures.
  • Identify, collate, and analyze potential evidence to support investigation findings.
  • Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and present findings and recommendations.
  • Support and follow up on the implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Conduct system reviews in collaboration with relevant departments to identify compliance gaps.
  • Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation measures and track progress.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely responses to compliance audit requirements and recommendations.
  • Champion a culture of reporting on ethics and compliance concerns, including client responsiveness.
  • Support partnership management by reviewing and evaluating partner processes from a compliance perspective.
  • Review partner agreements and contracts to ensure alignment with IRC policies and procedures
  • Design and facilitate training sessions that promote a culture of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science e.g. Criminal Justice/Criminology, sociology, law, finance or a comparable field.
  • Five years’ experience
  • Proven ability to analyze data to report critical information.
  • Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and swiftly.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing, in English and Kiswahili.
  • Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to respond to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently on own initiative
  • Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, self-motivation and sense of urgency
  • Strong commitment to IRC’s mission, purpose and values.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Hagadera-Kenya/Compliance-Officer---Roving_JR00003453-1?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline July 31, 2026

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