Job Description
Requisition Number: GLOBA001193
Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that
all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and
when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the
lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments,
communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to
critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to
contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the
spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work
ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own
paths forward.
Summary:
Provides overall support for implementation of Pathfinder’s
organizational compliance program and serves as the subject matter expert for
internal investigations. Conducts, oversees, and collaborates on in-country
investigations as appropriate, including in coordination with Internal Audit
and by providing guidance to in-country investigators and Local Compliance
Officers (LCOs). Advises on
implementation of risk management and mitigation controls to ensure compliance
with applicable US and international laws and regulations; donor requirements;
and Pathfinder policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Key Job Outcomes;
- Compliance Program Implementation: Provides overall support
for the development and implementation of the Pathfinder compliance program,
including internal reporting and investigations, policy management, compliance
training and communications, risk management, and integration of compliance
into Pathfinder business processes.
- Investigations: Conducts, oversees, or collaborates on
internal investigations which might involve misconduct by employees,
sub-awardees, agents, or vendors across Pathfinder offices by partnering with
other Business Unit leads e.g. Internal Audit, HR. Sets best practices to
ensure investigations are unbiased, timely and conducted in accordance with
Pathfinder policy and industry standard. Reviews misconduct complaints,
develops investigative plans, conducts fact-finding, gathers data, conducts
interviews, analyzes data for materiality and relevance, and makes credibility
determinations. Provides guidance to investigators on how to perform
assignments as appropriate. Documents investigative findings and briefs
decision-makers. Ensures appropriate retention of documentation relating to
investigations and archiving of investigative files.
- Compliance Issues: Ensures staff are aware of appropriate
channels for reporting compliance issues and coordinates with compliance staff
to ensure appropriate tracking of compliance issues. Coordinates with country
offices to implement key initiatives, including tracking of misconduct and
organizational responses in local registers.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conducts assessments and
data analyses to identify trends, patterns of misconduct, potential misconduct,
and other threats to the workplace and recommend solutions for mitigation.
Advises on risk mitigation plans and strategies. Supports stakeholders on risk identification
process.
- Compliance Assurance. Provides ongoing training and support
in the areas of compliance, ensuring donor rules and regulations are
incorporated. Supports key compliance assurance including deployment of
effective and efficient mechanisms to prevent, detect, identify, and correct
noncompliance with applicable law and regulations, donor requirements, and
Pathfinder policies and standards.
- Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or
participates in cross-functional project teams. Supports compliance-related
activities as requested.
Required Education,
Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required and minimum 5 years of experience
- 5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or audit
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting investigations,
fraud examinations, or compliance investigations in the private or public
sector.
- 3-5 years international non-profit experience, including
with regulatory and legal requirements of grants and contracts funded by USAID
and foundations
- Detailed knowledge of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and
Department of Justice compliance program expectations
- Prefer: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or host-nation
equivalent preferred
- Prefer: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
certification or knowledge of US and International privacy law
- Prefer: 3 years of experience as a compliance officer
Minimally Required
Job-Specific Competencies:
- Compliance Program Development: Foundational knowledge of
the elements of an effective compliance program and ability to operate in an
international matrixes organization.
- Compliance Regulations and Requirements: Foundational
knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies applicable to international
NGOs working under grants and contracts funded by USAID, other government,
foundations and other donors.
- Investigation Oversight: Advanced knowledge of
generally-accepted investigative standards, principles and techniques. Ability
to provide direction to other compliance and investigative officers and to
interact with internal and external clients regarding identified misconduct.
- Investigative Capabilities: Able to identify issues, analyze
data, problem-solve, and make independent judgments. Thorough knowledge of
interviewing techniques and advanced active listening skills. Ability to draft
and finalize comprehensive written reports detailing the results of
investigations. Experience conducting social media and public source
investigations.
- Program and Project Planning and Management: Intermediate
skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives,
including timely completion of investigations and related risk management
activities.
- Training and Development: Ability to develop and deliver
training to small and large groups.
Minimally Required
Organizational Competencies:
- Analytical, Communications and Influencing Skills: Proven
analytical ability and deep written and oral communication skills, including
ability to persuade others at all levels of the organization.
- Multi-tasking Skills: Ability to manage multiple initiatives
at the same time and work cooperatively with multiple stakeholders.
- Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently
and as a member of the team, ability to thrive in a matrix organization,
ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a
fast-paced environment.
- Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to
family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health
services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
Other Information:
- Based in any Pathfinder office location
- Travel required (at least 20%)
- Uses cellular or desk phone; laptop or desktop computer
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