Compliance Officer in Lebanon at Sheild - Social, Humanitarian, Economical Intervention For Local Development

Key Responsibilities

Monitor compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual and institutional requirements relevant to SHEILD’s activities.
Ensure that organizational policies, procedures and internal guidelines are implemented and followed.
Monitor compliance with donor agreements, grant conditions and reporting obligations in coordination with relevant departments.
Maintain an overview of compliance requirements, important deadlines, renewals and mandatory documentation.
Identify gaps in compliance and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Follow-up on identified compliance issues and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective measures.

Review existing organizational policies and procedures and recommend updates where necessary.
Support the development and implementation of compliance policies, guidelines and internal control mechanisms.
Promote awareness of SHEILD’s policies, code of conduct, ethical standards and relevant compliance obligations.
Provide guidance to staff and management on compliance related questions and procedural requirements.
Support the implementation of SHEILD’s code of conduct, anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures, conflict of interest requirements and other relevant ethical standards.
Promote awareness of safeguarding, protection from harm, confidentiality and professional conduct requirements
Support the proper documentation, reporting and follow-up of compliance concerns in accordance with established procedures.

Identify, assess and monitor potential compliance risks affecting SHEILD’s operations and reputation.
Recommend measures to prevent, reduce or address identified risks.
Support the strengthening of internal controls and accountability mechanisms.
Monitor whether appropriate procedures are in place to prevent fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, misuse of resources and other forms of misconduct.
Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure that identified risks are addressed appropriately.
Escalate significant compliance concerns to the designated management.

Monitor adherence to donor requirements, funding agreements, contractual obligations and applicable implementation conditions.
Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure that compliance requirements are understood and incorporated into project implementation and reporting.
Support the review of relevant agreements, policies and procedures from a compliance perspective.
Follow-up on donor compliance observations, audit recommendations and other identified issues.
Assist in preparing documentation and responses required for compliance reviews, assessments and audits.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Public Administration or another relevant field.
Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in compliance, internal controls, risk management, audit or a related field.
Experience reviewing and monitoring policies, procedures, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with donor-funded projects and the compliance requirements of humanitarian or development organizations is highly desirable.
Experience coordinating with management, external auditors, legal advisors and other relevant stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High standard of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
Proficiency in English is required, Arabic and French are assets.

Mandatory requirement: Proven professional experience in a compliance position within a United Nations (UN) agency or entity.