Compliance and Ethics Manager at NACOSA

Description

Born out of a national convention to draft the first national strategic plan for AIDS, NACOSA is now a leading national civil society organisation working collectively to build stronger, more equal, and healthy communities free from the burden of HIV. We do this by strengthening community systems, mobilising and managing resources, facilitating networking and collaborations, providing and enabling access to services and advocating, learning and sharing widely. 

NACOSA works at all levels across the country – from international donor agencies, the corporate sector and national government, right through to sub-district services and small, community groups.

The duties and responsibilities of the Compliance and Ethics Manager will include, but not limited to:

• Provide effective internal governance support to the Executive Board and Management Committee relating to resolution of corporate governance and compliance difficulties as they occur.
• Serve as NACOSA’s contact for external legal council.
• Review and develop a directory of legal and related agreement templates to ensure compliance to regulatory framework and best practice standards.
• Develop, monitor, and assess governance, risk, and compliance control systems to prevent violations of legislative or regulatory compliance.
• Review and enhance existing policies to address emerging risks and organisational changes.
• Regularly assess the organisation's activities to ensure it aligns with contractual obligations and donor stipulations.
• Monitor contract compliance of high-risk/value contracts to ensure adherence to terms, timelines, and performance indicators outlined in agreements.
• Lead the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.
• Support the organisation to deal with any whistleblowing complaints received and ensure the complaints are investigated fully.
• Support Supply Chain Management Team, in new contracting activities while mitigating risks of adverse legal consequences.
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely reports for the NACOSA Board, donors and external stakeholders.
• Capacitate employee’s by hosting regular workshops and information sessions on key or commonly occurring challenges in regulatory compliance and related activities.
• Attend Board sub-committee meetings) to provide input on high level ethical and/or compliance related governance activities.

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
• Admitted and registered as a member of the Law Society of South Africa
• A qualification (certificate or diploma) in Risk Management or Compliance will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing robust compliance/ethics adherence or improvement systems.
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a role with a similar level of responsibilities
• Experience in Non-Profit Sector (or related, such as Health Care) - advantageous
• Demonstrated experience drafting comprehensive risk management plans and processes.
• Experience advising and engaging with top level management and or committees.
• Experience in successfully leading or supporting impactful, high-risk or value negotiations or discussions.
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities effectively (able to prioritise) and working productively with various internal stakeholders and teams (a team player) to provide support and guidance.
• Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex situations to make sound ethical decisions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite Skills (Outlook, Power Point, Word, etc.)

Personal Competencies

• Exceptional Client Service
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance
• Valid drivers’ license, own reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel.