Risk and Compliance Intern

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent international non-governmental organization, working in 40+ countries throughout the world, and our primary mandate is to promote durable solutions for refugees and displaced populations. The DRC office in Nairobi is a Regional Office providing management support and strategic direction to DRC programs operating in East Africa & Great Lake region. The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Overall purpose of the role

The Risk and Compliance Intern will support the department in administrative tasks and executing workflows within the EAGL Region.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform general administrative tasks to support the Risk and Compliance Department.
  • Maintain and update Country KPIs meetings calendar and action logs.
  • Maintain SharePoint site and Teams groups for all KPIs and Risk meetings participants.
  • Provide support for special projects as assigned by the Risk and Compliance Coordinator.
  • Support the broader goals of the Risk and Compliance department.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies:

  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in Audit, Risk Management or Compliance in humanitarian or development sector.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with others to achieve results.
  • Experience as an auditor is beneficial

Education

  • Relevant university degree or equivalent professional qualification

Languages:

  • English-professional Competency

What we offer

Contract: Six months. Subsistence allowanceoffered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Trainees and Interns policy.

Availability: January 2024

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting Line: Regional Risk and Compliance Coordinator.

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process

How to apply

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Job / view vacancies

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than December 23rd, 2024

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.

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