Compliance Officer

Overview

Jhpiego, affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University, is a global non-profit health organization with more than 50 years of experience delivering lifesaving health services in over 155 countries. The Eswatini office is part of the multi-nation RISE project, funded by the U.S. Government, addressing urgent health needs related to HIV/TB, maternal and child health, nutrition, malaria, and epidemic control through integrated and evidence-based approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk evaluations to verify operational efficiency, adherence to organizational policies, legal statutes, and donor regulations, providing actionable recommendations for enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure robust internal control systems that effectively mitigate risks.
• Provide technical support and conduct spot-checks to confirm adherence to donor requirements, organizational standards, and relevant legal frameworks.
• Create and implement an annual compliance review schedule aligned with the country office's projects to ensure complete oversight.
• Perform monitoring visits to sub-recipients, documenting findings and supporting management and partners in resolving compliance issues; maintain oversight programs for sub-recipient monitoring.
• Identify strategic risks specific to Jhpiego Eswatini and recommend management strategies.
• Actively monitor operations to reduce incidents of fraud through rigorous review of internal practices.
• Regularly update senior management on the progress and implementation status of compliance measures.
• Lead focused investigations and special analytical assignments as necessary.
• Develop best practice guidelines for internal controls, lead staff orientation and training on compliance procedures, and contribute as a trainer in local compliance programs.
• Ensure conformity with U.S. disbarment policies and anti-terrorism laws.
• Promptly report serious misconduct or suspicions of fraud to top management and compliance leadership.
• Undertake additional projects as assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA (Uganda), ACCA, or equivalent is required; additional credentials like CIA, CISA, or CFE are desirable.
• At least five years of related compliance experience within international NGOs or equivalent; alternatively, five years auditing NGOs in an auditing firm is acceptable.
• Solid grasp of internal audit processes, international standards, and current best practices.
• Experience with US Government-funded projects and familiarity with grant-related compliance preferred.
• Proficiency in IT tools, including computer-assisted audit techniques and financial systems such as QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically as required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and effective presentation capabilities for senior and project management.

Additional Information

Jhpiego provides competitive remuneration packages and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must submit a single document including cover letter, resume, and references by August 7, 2026. Selected applicants will undergo background screening. Jhpiego is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting affirmative action for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Applicants should be cautious of recruitment scams; genuine offers never require fees and are advertised officially only via Jhpiego channels.