Risk and Compliance Coordinator
(Yemen – Sana’a)
Who are
we?
The Danish Refugee
Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we
provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity
for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the
displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation
with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We
work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the
fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee
Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an
international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000
volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts
are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality,
participation, and honesty and transparency.
About the
role
Overall
purpose of the role:
The Risk and Compliance Coordinator
has a country-wide role and is responsible for strengthening risk management,
compliance oversight, audit readiness, and accountability across DRC Yemen. The
position supports the Country Director, SMT, Area Managers, and Heads of Department
in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational, compliance,
and institutional risks.
The role ensures that DRC policies,
donor requirements, local laws, and global risk and compliance standards are
effectively communicated, implemented, and monitored across country and area
operations. This includes supporting risk registers, compliance improvement
plans, internal reviews, audit follow-up, Code of Conduct reporting processes,
and the implementation of corrective actions.
The Risk and Compliance Coordinator
also leads capacity building on risk management, compliance, internal controls,
fraud awareness, accountability commitments, and DRC tools such as the Risk
Management Framework, Compliance Self-Checks, and COCRM system. The position
promotes a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
by providing practical recommendations, reporting key risks and findings to
management, and supporting teams to address identified gaps.
Main
responsibilities:
Risk
Mapping and Management
·
Support the rollout and
implementation of DRC’s Risk Management Framework in coordination with HQ and
senior management, ensuring risks related to country operations are
systematically identified, assessed, and managed.
·
Build staff capacity on risk
management by delivering training and guidance on the use of DRC’s Risk
Management Framework, tools, and reporting processes.
·
Coordinate with the Country
Director and relevant departments to ensure the country risk matrix is regularly
updated, consolidated, and presented for management review and decision-making.
·
Support risk meetings by
preparing updated risk information, tracking key mitigation actions, and
following up with responsible departments to ensure timely implementation.
Compliance
·
Review and ensure updated compliance and
accountability improvement plans in collaboration with heads of departments.
·
Support and evaluate areas of compliance risk
while populating risk registers and recommending corrective actions based on internal
reviews to ensure full compliance with DRC and donor guidelines.
·
Provide feedback to line managers for action
after internal reviews of finance, supply chain, HR and administration that may
involve monthly financial and non-financial transactions/documents reviews.
·
Work with operations department to ensure DRC
policies and procedures are relevant, communicated, and implemented.
·
Build capacity of team members by conducting
and/or coordinating training to strengthen internal controls, fraud detection,
while contributing to the development of training materials and resources.
·
While using the Compliance Self Checks (CSC),
assist field and country offices in developing recommendations and action
points to improve on gaps identified.
·
Lead on compliance training and
responding to compliance issues at grants opening and close out meetings;
including lessons learned from relevant projects through engagement with CO.
Internal and External Audits
·
Lead the coordination of internal and
external audits, donor spot checks, and compliance reviews by ensuring timely
preparation, documentation, and engagement with auditors.
·
Maintain centralized audit
documentation, including SharePoint repositories, strategic organizational
documents, and audit evidence, ensuring accessibility, completeness, and
version control.
·
Coordinate the collection, review, and
submission of finance, supply chain, HR, and administration documentation in
response to audit samples and information requests.
·
Monitor and track audit findings and
recommendations, facilitate timely follow-up with responsible departments, and
provide regular status updates to SMT to ensure closure within agreed
timelines.
·
Analyze recurring audit observations
and develop standardized documentation requirements, guidance, and best
practices to strengthen internal controls and improve audit readiness across
all departments.
· Promote continuous improvement by supporting departments in implementing corrective actions and strengthening compliance with DRC policies, donor requirements, and statutory obligations..
Code of Conduct capacity
·
Monitor compliance with DRC's
global compliance and risk management standards and advise management on areas
requiring corrective action.
·
Analyze trends and patterns
arising from the Code of Conduct (CoC) reporting mechanisms, identify systemic
risks, and provide recommendations to strengthen organizational culture and
controls.
·
Oversee the implementation and
administration of Code of Conduct reporting procedures, ensuring timely, confidential,
and appropriate handling of all reported cases.
·
Conduct or support
investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other
policy violations, ensuring investigations are carried out with the highest
standards of confidentiality, impartiality, professionalism, and due process.
·
Prepare investigation reports,
document findings, and support management in implementing corrective,
disciplinary, and preventive actions while safeguarding organizational
integrity.
Experience
and technical competencies:
·
Relevant university degree
or equivalent professional qualification
·
At least 6 years of
relevant experience in Audit, Risk Management or Compliance in humanitarian or
development sector.
·
Excellent communication,
interpersonal and influencing skills with a well-developed ability to
motivate/persuade
·
Demonstrates understanding
of the local laws and sensitivity to the socio-cultural context.
·
Experience and effective
use of tools and systems for risk management and compliance.
·
Excellent analytical and
critical thinking ability.
·
Proven ability to work
effectively with others to achieve results.
·
Well organized and
productive
Education:
·
Relevant
university degree or equivalent professional qualification
·
Experience
as an auditor is beneficial
Languages:
·
Advanced
English proficiency
·
Fluency
in local language
Key stakeholders: (internal
and external)
·
Country Director and
Senior Management Team
·
Support Service Managers/
Coordinators
·
Grants and Finance Team
·
Area Managers
·
Auditors (External and
Internal)
·
RO and HQ Risk and
compliance team
·
HQ Senior Operations
Advisor
All DRC
roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while
ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and
encouraging feedback.
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for
innovation.
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and
honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the
highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s
values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual
exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We Offer.
Contract
length: Extends through December 2027, with the possibility of further
extension subject to fund availability.
Position Band:
This position will be placed in the non - Management (G1) band. Reports to the Country
Director.
Start date: ASAP
Duty station: Sana’a
Salary and conditions
will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of
Employment.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this
position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must send a cover
letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be
in the same language as this vacancy
note. CV only applications will not be considered.
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Applications close on 13
September 2026 the written test /interviews are expected to take place, maximum
two weeks after the closing date.
Please note that
applications sent directly to the email will not be considered