Coordinateur.trice Compliance Mission

Job Posting Organization:
Action contre la Faim (ACF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1979 with the mission to combat hunger and dangerous situations threatening populations. Currently, ACF employs over 5,000 staff across more than 46 countries. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that every procedure followed, every risk anticipated, and every control strengthened directly contributes to saving lives. ACF operates in a demanding and growing operational context, focusing on integrity, internal control mechanisms, and promoting a culture of transparency and excellence within its teams and partners.

Job Overview:
The position of Coordinateur.trice Compliance Mission is crucial for ensuring the integrity of ACF's operations in Mauritania. The selected candidate will oversee compliance and internal control management, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and ACF's internal procedures. This role involves working closely with teams to prevent financial, operational, and organizational risks. The Coordinator will play a central role in securing operations, improving practices, and enhancing the capacities of teams and partners. The position requires a passion for risk management, donor compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement, all while contributing to a meaningful humanitarian mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Coordinateur.trice Compliance Mission include:

• Leading risk management and compliance efforts by identifying, anticipating, and mitigating financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Strengthening internal control mechanisms and supporting continuous process improvement.
• Conducting internal audits, compliance reviews, and investigations as necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with donor requirements and proper documentation management.
• Coordinating internal and external audits, planning and managing the entire audit cycle.
• Facilitating communication with internal and external auditors and headquarters teams.
• Ensuring the availability and quality of supporting documents.
• Following up on recommendations and action plans until closure.
• Enhancing the capacities of teams and partners by designing and delivering training on compliance, risks, and donor requirements. 1
• Supporting ACF teams and partners in applying procedures. 1
• Fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. 1
• Capitalizing on and disseminating best practices by formalizing lessons learned from audits and controls. 1
• Contributing to the sustainable strengthening of the internal control system of the mission. 1
• Managing the team effectively, responsibly, and inclusively by supporting, developing, and evaluating supervised staff. 1
• Promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment while upholding ACF's values and safeguarding principles.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree (Bac+5) in Accounting, Finance, Management Control, Audit, Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, auditing, internal control, or compliance.
• At least 3 years of experience in the humanitarian or international development sector.
• Strong experience in managing donor requirements and conducting audits.
• Proven experience in managing consortia and projects funded by institutional donors.
• Successful experience in coordinating and managing multicultural teams.
• Excellent knowledge of donor regulations and guidelines, particularly those of the European Union.
• Advanced mastery of audits, internal controls, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 1
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and excellent command of the Office Suite. 1
• Familiarity with accounting and financial software.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Master's degree (Bac+5) in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Management Control, Audit, or Management. This educational background is essential to ensure the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and skills to perform the duties associated with the compliance role effectively.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial management, auditing, internal control, or compliance, with at least 3 years specifically in the humanitarian or international development sector. Candidates should have a solid track record in managing donor requirements and conducting audits, as well as experience in managing consortia and projects funded by institutional donors. Proven experience in coordinating and managing multicultural teams is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, while professional proficiency in English is highly appreciated. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages is crucial for the role, given the international context and the need to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with a contract duration of 12 months. It can be either a national or international contract. The role is within the Compliance department and involves regular travel to operational bases. The position is not accompanied, and the remuneration will be according to ACF's salary scales, supplemented by benefits as per the organization's policies. The start date is as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with ACF reserving the right to close the recruitment process early if a suitable candidate is identified.