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ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Somalia

ACTED is supporting man-made and natural disasters-affected populations in Somalia by delivering emergency aid and strengthening their resilience. Somalia has been experiencing recurrent humanitarian crisis for more than 20 years; ACTED teams have been deployed for over 10 years with ongoing relief programming being carried out in the North as well as in the South (Lower Juba, Bay, Sanaag and Gedo Regions), with a coordination office in Mogadiscio and a supporting team in Nairobi (Kenya). Projects are designed according to the populations’ needs and include activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, lifesaving cash transfer programmes, camp coordination and camp management, as well as shelter and non-food items activities.

You will be in charge of

1. Internal Audit management

Implement the approved national internal audit plan: conduct and supervise internal audit missions through a risk management approach

  • Audit Plan: Draft, implement and update the country audit plan (including IP Due diligences);
  • Conduct country Internal audit missions: plan, organize and conduct country/area audit missions according to the Country Audit Plan and the ACTED internal audit methodology;
  • Review and approve the country/area internal audit missions conducted by the area / country audit and compliance team;
  • Contribute in managing Implementing Partners relationship on compliance and audit aspects such as due diligences, mitigation plan follow-up;
  • Suggest measures for mitigating such risks to the CD, discuss the main findings and recommendations with the CD during the mission; draft an action plan (AUD-04B) to be discussed with the CD during the debriefing session;
  • Audit report: send the audit reports (AUD-04A) after regional and/or HQ approval;
  • Ensure the recommendation follow-up and actively participate in their implementation.

Control the implementation of the ACTED standard guidelines and FLAT System at the capital, area and partner’s levels

  • Control the monthly flow of documentation from the Areas and Partners to the Capital office; Review documentation compliance level on a random basis ;
  • Supervise the National Compliance Officer in compiling, filing and checking all project related financial, logistics, administrative, HR, and programme information (including documentation from the areas and the partners) in the designated project Compliance FLATS folder on a monthly basis (FLA 01 and FLA 03);
  • Support the Compliance Team in identifying the compliance issues by filling the compliance checklists (FLA 02);
  • Link with the other departments, share the compliance issues identified and the action plan to mitigate the risk. Ensure the follow-up of the action plan (AUD 04B).
  • Issue and/or review the Monthly Compliance Report (FLA 04) and the Audit TITANIC drafted by the Compliance Officer, obtain the Country Director review and approval and send it to HQ and Regional audit teams.

Control the compliance with country rules and regulations

  • Support upon request the Country Director and/or the HQ Audit Director in litigation cases (staff, suppliers, etc.) follow-up;
  • National and local legislation follow-up: in link with the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director, make sure that the national and local legislation is well followed (tax exemption, social security, labour law etc.);
  • Tax/VAT exemption follow-up: in link with the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director, make sure that ACTED complies with tax laws and that tax/VAT exemptions are requested in a timely manner.

Provide support to mitigate the high risks identified

  • Provide technical support to the Finance, Logistics, Admin, Audit and Programme departments and participate to the action plan implementation to mitigate the risks identified in 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 upon request of the Country Director and / or the HQ Audit, Legal and Transparency Director.

2. External audit : ensure the external audit and the due diligences preparation and follow up

  • Ensure the preparation of external audits and due diligences in close collaboration with the HQ Audit Department, the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director;
  • Review and approve the draft of the External Audit preparation (AUD-01) and ensure the update of Project, FLAT & External Audit Follow-up (AUD-00) by the Compliance Officer;
  • Train the implementing partners / country/area staff to the external audit preparation;
  • Contribute, in line with the Country Finance Manager in managing external audit preparation related to Implementing Partners expenses.
  • In close relation with the Country Director and the Country Finance Manager, facilitate and coordinate the audit, organize the kick off and close out meetings of each external audit;
  • Draft ACTED Management responses to the audit report, to be approved by the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director first and then by the HQ Audit Department. Follow-up the reception of the signed audit report;
  • Ensure the update of the External Audit Recommendations follow up (AUD-02) and ensure implementation of the recommendations from external audits;
  • When relevant to a project or mission registration, provide technical support to select external audit companies.

3. Training sessions / lessons learn / best practices

Capacity building and Training

  • Provide practical training on specific areas of ACTED procedures;
  • Coach, train, and mentor Compliance staff in the country.

Lessons learn

  • Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through audit activities (internal and external audits) among international and national staff;
  • Participate in kick-off /closure meetings to share lesson learnt from previous audit and highlight donor guidelines.

Process improvement

  • Reinforce current procedures and the quality of ACTED internal control, based on international best practices, donors’ requirements and results of internal & external audits;
  • Upon request from the Audit Director, participate to the drafting of specific policies.

4. Transparency/Compliance Management

  • Minimize risk of fraud and corruption by ensuring adherence to ACTED FLATS procedures, ACTED Code of Conduct and ACTED Anti-Fraud Policy;
  • Upon request of the Country Director and/or the Audit Director, coordinate Fraud cases investigations;
  • Ensure the Fraud Register (FRA-04) is well maintained and updated;
  • Actively promote ACTED’s anti-fraud and whistle blowing policy within all ACTED offices in country.

5. Team Leadership

  • Update the organization chart and ToRs of the Compliance team according to the mission development;
  • Plan & conduct Audit and Compliance recruitments & appraisals; train & build capacities of the Compliance staff in country; identify staff with potential, and contribute to internal mobility strategy;
  • Ensure training and capacity building for the Compliance team members in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills within the department
  • Actively participate in country level coordination meetings by reporting on progress, and risks.

6. Other

  • Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to coordination and other team members;
  • Warn the Country Director and HQ in case some major problems arise with a potential financial or reputational impact on the mission.
  • Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Expected skills and qualifications

  • Postgraduate diploma in Finance/ Audit or International Relations
  • 3-4 years previous work experience in a relevant position
  • Experience in Finance, Logistique, Administration
  • Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
  • Excellent skills in written and spoken English
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
  • Ability to work well and under pressure

Conditions

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
  • Living allowance of 300 USD
  • Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
  • Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
  • Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

How to apply:

Please send your application including cover letter, CV and references to [email protected] under Ref: FLATM/SOM

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ACTED (French: Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique Et au Développement), formerly 'Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development', is a French humaniarian NGO set up in 1993. It is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization committed to supporting vulnerable populations across the world. ACTED’s teams take action in 35 countries, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development. ACTED develops more than 450 projects a year towards 8 million people, with a €160 million budget. The organization employs more than 400 international staff and over 4300 national staff. It is the second largest French NGO. The headquarters are based in Paris, France.

Approach and commitment

ACTED teams are devoted to supporting vulnerable communities throughout the world and accompanying them in building a better future by providing a response adapted to specific needs. By ensuring the link between Emergency, Rehabilitation and Development, ACTED’s teams guarantee that interventions made in a situation of crisis are useful and sustainable, because only long term support – by remaining in the area post emergency and involving communities – can end the poverty cycle and accompany populations on the road to development.

ACTED’s teams on the field are implementing more than 450 projects in those fields: responding to emergencies and building disaster resilience, food security, health promotion, education and training, promoting inclusive and sustainable growth, economic development, microfinance, institutional support and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

With its experience working closely with vulnerable communities at the heart of situations that they live in throughout the world, ACTED contributes to reaching the Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is engaged in the definition of the sustainable development goals, advocating for an integrated approach, co-construction and global partnership.

In association with several French, European and International partners, ACTED is committed to promoting and developing innovative approaches and initiatives, humanitarian principles, new forms of solidarity and convergences between private and public actors and NGOs from the North and the South covering themes such as aid efficiency and transparency, evaluation, information and coordination of humanitarian emergencies, promotion of local governance and civil society strengthening, sustainable access to income and microfinance, prevention and reduction of catastrophes, the link between development aid, sustainable development and social business, food security, etc.

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0 USD Hargeisa CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Somalia

ACTED is supporting man-made and natural disasters-affected populations in Somalia by delivering emergency aid and strengthening their resilience. Somalia has been experiencing recurrent humanitarian crisis for more than 20 years; ACTED teams have been deployed for over 10 years with ongoing relief programming being carried out in the North as well as in the South (Lower Juba, Bay, Sanaag and Gedo Regions), with a coordination office in Mogadiscio and a supporting team in Nairobi (Kenya). Projects are designed according to the populations’ needs and include activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, lifesaving cash transfer programmes, camp coordination and camp management, as well as shelter and non-food items activities.

You will be in charge of

1. Internal Audit management

Implement the approved national internal audit plan: conduct and supervise internal audit missions through a risk management approach

  • Audit Plan: Draft, implement and update the country audit plan (including IP Due diligences);
  • Conduct country Internal audit missions: plan, organize and conduct country/area audit missions according to the Country Audit Plan and the ACTED internal audit methodology;
  • Review and approve the country/area internal audit missions conducted by the area / country audit and compliance team;
  • Contribute in managing Implementing Partners relationship on compliance and audit aspects such as due diligences, mitigation plan follow-up;
  • Suggest measures for mitigating such risks to the CD, discuss the main findings and recommendations with the CD during the mission; draft an action plan (AUD-04B) to be discussed with the CD during the debriefing session;
  • Audit report: send the audit reports (AUD-04A) after regional and/or HQ approval;
  • Ensure the recommendation follow-up and actively participate in their implementation.

Control the implementation of the ACTED standard guidelines and FLAT System at the capital, area and partner’s levels

  • Control the monthly flow of documentation from the Areas and Partners to the Capital office; Review documentation compliance level on a random basis ;
  • Supervise the National Compliance Officer in compiling, filing and checking all project related financial, logistics, administrative, HR, and programme information (including documentation from the areas and the partners) in the designated project Compliance FLATS folder on a monthly basis (FLA 01 and FLA 03);
  • Support the Compliance Team in identifying the compliance issues by filling the compliance checklists (FLA 02);
  • Link with the other departments, share the compliance issues identified and the action plan to mitigate the risk. Ensure the follow-up of the action plan (AUD 04B).
  • Issue and/or review the Monthly Compliance Report (FLA 04) and the Audit TITANIC drafted by the Compliance Officer, obtain the Country Director review and approval and send it to HQ and Regional audit teams.

Control the compliance with country rules and regulations

  • Support upon request the Country Director and/or the HQ Audit Director in litigation cases (staff, suppliers, etc.) follow-up;
  • National and local legislation follow-up: in link with the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director, make sure that the national and local legislation is well followed (tax exemption, social security, labour law etc.);
  • Tax/VAT exemption follow-up: in link with the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director, make sure that ACTED complies with tax laws and that tax/VAT exemptions are requested in a timely manner.

Provide support to mitigate the high risks identified

  • Provide technical support to the Finance, Logistics, Admin, Audit and Programme departments and participate to the action plan implementation to mitigate the risks identified in 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 upon request of the Country Director and / or the HQ Audit, Legal and Transparency Director.

2. External audit : ensure the external audit and the due diligences preparation and follow up

  • Ensure the preparation of external audits and due diligences in close collaboration with the HQ Audit Department, the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director;
  • Review and approve the draft of the External Audit preparation (AUD-01) and ensure the update of Project, FLAT & External Audit Follow-up (AUD-00) by the Compliance Officer;
  • Train the implementing partners / country/area staff to the external audit preparation;
  • Contribute, in line with the Country Finance Manager in managing external audit preparation related to Implementing Partners expenses.
  • In close relation with the Country Director and the Country Finance Manager, facilitate and coordinate the audit, organize the kick off and close out meetings of each external audit;
  • Draft ACTED Management responses to the audit report, to be approved by the Country Finance Manager and the Country Director first and then by the HQ Audit Department. Follow-up the reception of the signed audit report;
  • Ensure the update of the External Audit Recommendations follow up (AUD-02) and ensure implementation of the recommendations from external audits;
  • When relevant to a project or mission registration, provide technical support to select external audit companies.

3. Training sessions / lessons learn / best practices

Capacity building and Training

  • Provide practical training on specific areas of ACTED procedures;
  • Coach, train, and mentor Compliance staff in the country.

Lessons learn

  • Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through audit activities (internal and external audits) among international and national staff;
  • Participate in kick-off /closure meetings to share lesson learnt from previous audit and highlight donor guidelines.

Process improvement

  • Reinforce current procedures and the quality of ACTED internal control, based on international best practices, donors’ requirements and results of internal & external audits;
  • Upon request from the Audit Director, participate to the drafting of specific policies.

4. Transparency/Compliance Management

  • Minimize risk of fraud and corruption by ensuring adherence to ACTED FLATS procedures, ACTED Code of Conduct and ACTED Anti-Fraud Policy;
  • Upon request of the Country Director and/or the Audit Director, coordinate Fraud cases investigations;
  • Ensure the Fraud Register (FRA-04) is well maintained and updated;
  • Actively promote ACTED’s anti-fraud and whistle blowing policy within all ACTED offices in country.

5. Team Leadership

  • Update the organization chart and ToRs of the Compliance team according to the mission development;
  • Plan & conduct Audit and Compliance recruitments & appraisals; train & build capacities of the Compliance staff in country; identify staff with potential, and contribute to internal mobility strategy;
  • Ensure training and capacity building for the Compliance team members in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills within the department
  • Actively participate in country level coordination meetings by reporting on progress, and risks.

6. Other

  • Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to coordination and other team members;
  • Warn the Country Director and HQ in case some major problems arise with a potential financial or reputational impact on the mission.
  • Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Expected skills and qualifications

  • Postgraduate diploma in Finance/ Audit or International Relations
  • 3-4 years previous work experience in a relevant position
  • Experience in Finance, Logistique, Administration
  • Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
  • Excellent skills in written and spoken English
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
  • Ability to work well and under pressure

Conditions

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
  • Living allowance of 300 USD
  • Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
  • Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
  • Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

How to apply:

Please send your application including cover letter, CV and references to [email protected] under Ref: FLATM/SOM

2020-03-08

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