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Compliance Risk Management Strategies in Palestinian Territory, Occupied

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to lead its efforts in managing risks and ensuring compliance within high-risk areas in the occupied Palestinian territory. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a risk management culture, identifying and controlling risks, and implementing compliance improvement measures throughout NRC’s operations.

Job Description

The Risk and Compliance Manager will support the Country Management Group (CMG) and Country Director (CD) by ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and controlled effectively, and that the organization is in compliance with regulations not specific to a given function. This includes:

  • Conducting regular compliance checks
  • Reporting regularly to the CD and CMG on compliance issues
  • Leading the implementation of compliance improvement measures

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a management role in compliance, auditing, or risk management functions, or senior management experience in the humanitarian sector. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of Arabic being desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Country Office’s efforts to effectively manage risks and promote a risk management culture
  • Ensure compliance with regulations not specific to a given function, including:
    • Securing Supporting Documentation (SSD)
    • Counter Terrorism (COTER)
    • Sanctions
    • PSEA
    • Data Protection (DPR)
    • Legal
    • Code of Conduct
    • Complaints management
  • Identify high-risk areas/issues and conduct regular compliance checks
  • Report regularly to the CD and CMG on compliance issues and lead implementation of compliance improvement measures
  • Manage staff and resources within the R&C function
  • Monitor compliance with NRC’s policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the development of NRC’s RM framework by documenting lessons learned and best practices

About NRC

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people forced to flee their homes. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. Our goal is to help people affected by conflict, disasters, or displacement rebuild their lives.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role with an international humanitarian organization, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, to [insert contact information].