The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. In Nigeria, NRC has established the Risk Management and Compliance (R&C) function to strengthen organisational readiness, safeguard programme delivery, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. The R&C function plays a central role in supporting risk owners, improving internal controls, monitoring high‑risk areas, and building awareness on risk, compliance, and accountability across the Country Office.

The Risk and Compliance Coordinator provides technical leadership in risk identification, compliance monitoring, reporting, document management, and organisational learning. The role works closely with the Risk and Compliance Manager, senior leadership, programme teams, and support departments to embed risk‑informed practices at all levels. The Coordinator supports the implementation of NRC standards, ensures compliance with regulatory obligations, and contributes to proactive risk mitigation strategies.

This position also drives operational improvement by conducting spot checks, facilitating follow‑up on recommendations, supporting partnership assessments, and promoting strong documentation and archiving systems. The Coordinator provides critical support on issues related to data protection, anti‑corruption, safeguarding, sanctions, and staff conduct, contributing to a safe and compliant working environment.

• Support the CMG and the Country Director (CD), via the R&C Manager, by ensuring that risks in the CO's operations are identified, assessed and controlled effectively
• With the R&C Manager, hold the risk management and compliance related CO registers, namely the CO Risk Register, Waiver Register, Recommendations Tracker and Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) Register
• Advise and support in-country function leaders in implementing compliance improvement measures related to high-risk areas/issues
• Ensure that SOPs in the CO, not related to a specific function, are aligned with policies and regulations
• Work with management to ensure that mechanisms to report, process and respond to complaints on staff behaviour from internal stakeholders are in place
• Provide advice, training and support to CO staff on areas of expertise held by the R&C function
• Contribute to the development of NRC's RM framework by documenting lessons learned and best practices

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide support in facilitating and following up on risk management, including ensuring the Risk Register is kept up to date
• Contribute in efforts to identify and ensure mitigation measures are in place related to the risks faced by NRC in relation to partnerships modality
• Support in conducting spot checks/key controls on critical mitigation measures
• Take part in key activities related to partnerships to ensure that a risk and compliance perspective is taken into consideration
• Support in developing document management systems, including the development of a standard filling and referencing system
• Conduct spot checks and field visit reports on various aspects of NRC operations based on a high risk-based approach
• Perform spot checks to ensure compliance with national legislation, NRC policies, procedures, and regulations
• Carry out trainings & refreshers for staff and local Partners about relevant NRC policies
• Contribute in efforts to facilitate and follow up on Recommendations Tracker with Recommendations Owners
• Manage and provide guidance to the risk and compliance staff under his/her responsibility
• Develop proactive ways of working with the departments to implement creative solutions

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Economics, Business, International Development, or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in risk management, compliance, or auditing OR 4+ years in cross‑cutting humanitarian functions
• Professional certifications (CFE, CIA, ACCA, CRCMP) are an advantage
• Strong understanding of international NGO compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of safeguarding, accountability, data protection, partnerships, Code of Conduct, or sanctions is an asset
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide solutions‑oriented guidance
• Fluency in English; Hausa is an advantage

Behavioural Competencies

• Analysing information and drawing clear conclusions
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people and promoting teamwork
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Influencing and facilitating consensus
• Being proactive and solutions‑oriented

Additional Information

• Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
• Duration: 12 months (renewable)
• Grade: NRC Grade 7
• Reporting to: Risk & Compliance Manager (Cameroon & Nigeria)
• Travel: Up to 40% across field offices
• Nationality: Open to Nigerian nationals only

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through the NRC careers portal using the link below: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/20167

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