Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. For more information please visit our website

Job Description

Job Title: compliance Officer

Grade: I

Reporting to: Project Manager

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Addis Ababa

Overall Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Project Director, the Compliance Officer I will be responsible for establishing the compliance framework, planning, conducting, and reporting on internal audits and compliance verifications over MSH (country) finance and operations to ascertain that MSH policies and procedures, local laws and regulations, and applicable donor requirements are followed in conducting financial transactions and operational activities. S/he will identify gaps in existing control systems, and provide recommendations to strengthen them while also building on developing and strengthening MSH’s internal policies and SOPs. S/he will identify gaps in knowledge and skills; and will train on both existing and improved policies, process flows and SOPs. 

Job Requirements

Education: -

      Required: BA Degree in Business Management or fields closely related to the assigned responsibilities is required.

      Preferred:  Professional certification as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified      

Fraud Examiner. Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.

Experience: -

      Required:  

Four years for postgraduate degree or Six plus years for BA degree of experience in compliance, contract, risk management or audit required.

Knowledge & skill:-  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English) and the ability to write clear, concise reports
• Knowledge of donor regulations, including U.S Government grant rules and regulations (USAID (OFDA, etc) and other private and bilateral donors
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial systems required. Strong working of MS Word, Excel, Access
• Excellent organizational and personal management skills
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, problem solving and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way, and influencing this to a wider audience
• Knowledge or appreciation of (country) in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region
• Leadership, project management and team building skills, including training, giving support and recognizing expertise in others
• Skilled at influencing activity at a senior level, taking initiative and working independently as well as work a team player; demonstrate cooperation with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues
• A strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care
• Commitment to MSH’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of MSH’s work

Travel requirements: Availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed; up to 50%. 

How to Apply

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability.