مطلوب مسؤول أول للمخاطر والحماية والامتثال

الوصف الوظيفي:
Position:  Palestine Risk, Safeguarding, & Compliance Senior Officer

Location:  West Bank/ Ramallah

Contract Duration:  6 months - extension upon funding

Closing date:  7 November 2026

Basic Salary:  Starting from 9,657 ILS- In addition to allowance and benefits package.

THE ORGANIZATION
Humanity & Inclusion / Handicap International - co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize- is an independent and impartial organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Through our actions on the ground and our advocacy, we respond to the essential needs of vulnerable populations, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. HI is present in 56 countries around the world.

Handicap International is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

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MISSION:
Under the hierarchical management of the Regional Compliance Senior Officer, the Palestine Risk, Safeguarding, & Compliance Senior Officer is responsible for establishing and operationalising the Risk, Safeguarding, & Compliance function within HI Palestine.

The position ensures that preventive procedures and internal control mechanisms are properly implemented, enabling HI Palestine to identify, prevent, mitigate and manage risks related to non-compliance with HI's internal rules and policies, applicable legal and administrative obligations, contractual commitments and ethical standards.

The Palestine Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Senior Officer provides mission-wide support and assurance on risk management, compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, due diligence and safeguarding. The position works closely with the Senior Management Team and all departments to strengthen organisational governance, accountability and risk-informed decision-making.

The position is responsible for establishing and structuring the Palestine Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Unit, developing its processes, tools and annual action plan, and ensuring effective coordination between compliance, risk management, safeguarding, audit and other assurance functions.

The Palestine Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Senior Officer leads the audit management framework at the programme level, in line with the organisation’s institutional framework.

He/she defines priorities, adapts and implements audit management and oversight arrangements to mitigate risks and ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of the information and supporting documentation produced in the context of audits.

He/she contributes to strengthening the confidence of donors and external stakeholders by ensuring the organisation’s ability to provide reliable, well-supported and defensible information and evidence.

He/she ensures that audit requirements are integrated into the project cycle, structures teams’ contributions, represents the programme in its interactions with auditors, and leverages audit findings to inform decision-making, risk management and continuous improvement.

The scope of intervention covers all HI Palestine activities, projects, shared services, partnerships and operating locations, including remote-management settings.

The Palestine Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Senior Officer is the mission focal point for compliance and the fight against fraud and corruption. The position also ensures that HI staff, partners, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders are aware of applicable institutional policies, ethical standards, prevention measures and internal reporting/alert mechanisms.

The position directly supervises the Safeguarding Officer and ensures effective coordination between safeguarding and the wider Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance framework, while respecting the specific technical and confidentiality requirements applicable to safeguarding and investigations.

The position requires a high degree of autonomy, sound judgement and the ability to establish systems and processes in a complex and rapidly evolving operational environment.



Responsibilities/ Missions:

Establish and Lead the Palestine Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Unit
Tasks:

Establish and operationalise the Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Unit within HI Palestine
Define and document the mandate, scope of intervention, roles, responsibilities and interfaces of the Unit with other departments and assurance functions
Develop the Unit's annual action plan and priorities based on the mission's risk profile and strategic priorities
Develop and institutionalise the Unit's procedures, SOPs, tools, templates and reporting mechanisms
Establish clear accountability and coordination mechanisms between risk management, compliance, internal control, safeguarding and audit functions
Develop risk-based reporting and escalation mechanisms for high and critical risks
Establish regular Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance reporting to the Country Director and Senior Management Team
Ensure coordination and alignment with the Regional Compliance Senior Officer and the wider HI Compliance function
Contribute to the progressive integration of the Palestine Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance Unit into the regional Compliance structure
Strategy, risk management and steering
Tasks:

Understand HI Palestine's strategy and translate it into operational objectives and priorities for the Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance function
Support the development of the risk register including risk indicators, trigger points and escalation mechanisms for significant and critical risks
Support in the identification, analysis and assessment of organisational, operational, programme, financial, legal, regulatory, compliance, safeguarding, partnership, fraud and reputational risks
Support the definition of mitigation plans and monitor effectiveness of risk mitigation measures
Compliance and internal control
Tasks:

Ensure compliance with: HI internal rules, policies, procedures and standards; applicable national and international legal and regulatory requirements; contractual obligations; institutional donor requirements; partnership and consortium agreements; relevant requirements applicable to suppliers and third parties
Assess compliance and internal control risks associated with remote-management arrangements
Ensure that HI employees are familiar with the standards, procedures and tools required for the proper management of activities and resources
Identify control weaknesses and support departments in developing and implementing corrective action plans
Conduct risk-based compliance reviews, spot checks and second-level controls across the mission
Verification of Legal and Administrative Compliance
Tasks:

Ensure that HI Palestine complies with applicable legal, regulatory and administrative obligations required for its operations
Monitor key obligations related to registration, permits, authorisations, reporting requirements, labour regulations, taxation and other administrative requirements affecting HI operations in close coordination with the relevant departments (Finance, HR, Logistics)
Identify and escalate potential cases of non-compliance to the Country Director and relevant support functions
Support departments in implementing corrective measures where compliance gaps are identified.
Liaise with HQ, regional support functions and external legal advisers when specialised expertise is required
Fully embed audit requirements throughout the project management cycle and promote a proactive approach
Contributes to integrating audit requirements throughout the project management cycle, from audit cost budgeting and project inception through to closure, in order to anticipate audit-related risks and strengthen and foster a culture of accountability.
Contributes to developing a culture of accountability and compliance by sharing knowledge and communicating regularly about audits, their lessons learned and their requirements.
Contributes to facilitating the production of information and supporting documentation that can be effectively used and leveraged in external audits.
Engages with project managers and relevant departments to ensure that external requirements and documentation expectations are incorporated from the project inception stage, including for partners through the relevant departments.
Participates in project reviews to flag non-compliance issues, gaps and risks identified through previous audits, and to support the implementation of corrective actions.
Ensures that audit findings and lessons learned are appropriately shared to inform the different stages of the project cycle and improve practices.
Leverages findings from the closure phase (BaC) to anticipate upcoming audits, identifying and communicating key areas of attention, risks and the associated level of complexity.
Lead audits by structuring the contribution of the relevant departments
Plans, organises and leads audits within their scope, structuring the different stages of the audit process, from preparation through to the final report.
Develops and monitors audit timelines in line with contractual deadlines, operational constraints and the availability of relevant stakeholders (HI, partners, sub-grantees, auditors), while ensuring continuity of the audit management process, including in situations involving constraints or multiple audits running simultaneously.
Ensures audits are properly prepared upstream, including through the preparation or review of Terms of Reference and the collection of required documentation, in order to secure a smooth start and effective conduct of the audit.
Structures the contribution of relevant stakeholders by clearly defining expectations, deadlines and responsibilities for each party.
Engages with the relevant departments to obtain the required documentation and ensures that clear, structured, substantiated and usable information is provided.
Ensures the clarity, consistency and usability of the information provided, identifying risks related to its quality, availability or interpretation, and mobilizing the relevant departments to address them.
Prioritizes activities and adapts the organisation of audits according to operational constraints and the number of audits to be conducted simultaneously.
Escalates issues or deviations where necessary to ensure the smooth and effective conduct of audits.
Represent HI and contribute to defending HI’s positions in its relations with auditors
Contributes to maintaining donors’ confidence by mobilising and leveraging reliable, well-supported information that is consistent with contractual requirements.
Ensures the quality, consistency and robustness of the information and supporting documentation presented, enabling its validation on the basis of well-substantiated arguments.
Represents the programme or region in its relations with auditors.
Analyses auditors’ requests, observations and findings in light of donor requirements, HI policies and frameworks, and the information and documentation available.
Defines and advocates for HI’s position on high-stakes issues, in line with the institutional framework.
Leads discussions with auditors, particularly during critical phases of the audit process.
Draws on audit specialists to strengthen the reliability of the analysis and position taken.
Contributes to defending HI’s positions in the event of disagreement.
Contributes to negotiating audit conclusions in order to mitigate financial, contractual and reputational risks.
Follow up on recommendations and leverage audit results for management and continuous improvement
Leveraging audit results and data:

Uses institutional audit tools, including digital tools such as ART, to collect, record and structure data related to audits and recommendations.
Analyses audit results and findings to identify trends, recurring risks and factors that have enabled or limited the validation of information and supporting documentation by auditors and donors.
Produces and shares lessons learned and feedback (lessons learned, challenges encountered) with teams and departments.
Contributes to the production and analysis of key performance indicators (audit, risk and performance KPIs).
Contributes to informing programme management and decision-making based on analyses of audit results.
Identifies needs for changes in the structuring and allocation of human resources and makes recommendations to ensure an appropriate level of capacity and expertise in relation to audit requirements.
Participates in peer exchanges and communities of practice on audit-related issues.
Follow-up on recommendations :

Ensures the structuring and monitoring of audit findings and recommendations by recording them in tracking tools, including ART, and ensuring that responsibilities for implementing the corresponding action plans are clearly assigned.
Monitors progress on actions and raises alerts in the event of delays or risks of non-implementation, particularly in preparation for subsequent audits.
Confirms the completion of actions based on supporting documentation provided by the relevant departments.
Raises awareness of the importance of integrating recommendations into programme practices and the project cycle in order to reduce the recurrence of audit findings.
Partnership and third-party due diligence
Tasks:

Establish and strengthen a risk-based due diligence framework for partners, suppliers, contractors, consultants and other relevant third parties
Ensure that appropriate due diligence is conducted before and, where relevant, during relationships with third parties
Ensure that identified risks are documented and appropriate mitigation measures are established and monitored throughout the duration of partnerships and contractual relationships
Focal point for the fight against fraud and corruption
Tasks:

Promote awareness of HI's policies relating to integrity, fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest and abuse among HI staff, partners and relevant third parties
Receive or facilitate the appropriate referral of reports through HI's established reporting (Ethics Point) and alert mechanisms, while ensuring confidentiality and respect for all individuals involved
Contribute, when specifically requested and within the applicable HI framework, to administrative investigations into fraud or abuse under the supervision of authorised HI management or HQ functions
Alert the Country Director, Regional Compliance Senior Officer and/or relevant HQ focal points in the event of significant fraud, corruption or integrity risks
Safeguarding supervision and oversight
Tasks:

Directly supervise and support the Safeguarding Officer and the Palestine Safeguarding focal points in West Bank and Gaza
Support the development and implementation of the mission safeguarding action plan
Ensure that safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting mechanisms are known and accessible to staff and relevant third parties
Support the strengthening of safe, confidential and accessible reporting and referral mechanisms
Monitor safeguarding compliance across HI operations and partnerships

Note that this job description must remain flexible; the list of tasks set out above is not exhaustive and is subject to changes resulting from the diversity of Humanity & Inclusion/Handicap International activities to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line and functional managers.
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Job Requirements:

Professional skills
University degree in audit, Risk management, Finance, or Accounting
Minimum 5 years’ experience in audit and compliance
Previous INGO experience is desirable
Cross-cutting skills

Arabic and English are mandatory
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Adapting communication and messages to an intercultural environment.
Proactive, shows initiative
Working as part of a team/network, cooperating.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, discussing with multi-disciplinary teams, working as part of a network and collaborating.
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).
Planning, organizing and multitasking skills
Strong team player
Solution maker
Ability to travel to all countries of the programme when required

The initial contract will be for a period of up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension depending on the funds and the performance

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Risk, Safeguarding, & Compliance Senior Officer
آخر موعد للتقديم: 07.11.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: إداري/ إشرافي
الراتب: Starting from 9657 ILS
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 5 سنوات
التصنيف: المحاسبة، الإقتصاد والعلوم المالية الإدارة والأعمال
آلية التقديم:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Interested candidates are kindly requested to fill out the form PRSCSO and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach us on or before November 7, 2026. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:
The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: recruitment@palestine.hi.org.
 
By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.