J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO) evolved as an organization since its inception in January 2010, transitioning from an emergency to a development context. Hence, the need for J/P HRO’s structure to adapt accordingly in order to support new monitoring and reporting needs, as well as efficiency imperatives. J/P HRO is seeking for a Compliance Manager/ Internal Auditor based in its office in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The Compliance Manager/Internal Auditor (CMIA) is responsible for conducting an objective and independent appraisal and assessment of all the JP/HRO activities, financial and otherwise. He/she should provide a service to the whole organization, including all levels of management. The CMIA is responsible for evaluating and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Compliance Officer (COO/CCO), Country Director and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and thereby providing them with assurance on the arrangements for risk management, control and governance. It remains the duty of management, not the CMIA, to operate these arrangements, to determine whether or not to accept audit recommendations and to recognize and accept the risks of not taking action.

1. All of JP/HRO’s activities, funded from whatever source, fall within the remit of the CMIA. The CMIA will consider the adequacy of controls necessary to secure propriety, economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all areas. He/she will seek to confirm that management has taken the necessary steps to achieve these objectives and manage the associated risks.

2. The scope of the compliance assessment and internal audit work should cover all operational and management controls and should not be restricted to the review of systems and controls necessary to form an opinion on financial statements. All systems will be subject to review, and will be included in the audit risk assessments and hence considered for review following the assessment of risk. This will include all operations and in some cases with the support of specific technical specialists who are familiar with the technical aspects of specific projects (Health, Community Development, Construction, Education, etc.).

3. The CMIA may also conduct any special reviews requested by the COO/CCO, Country Director or CFO, provided such reviews do not compromise its objectivity or independence, or achievements of the approved compliance review plan.
Responsibilities
4. The CMIA is required to give an opinion to COO/CCO, Country Director or CFO on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, control and governance; and for economy, efficiency and effectiveness (value for money) within JP/HRO; and the extent to which Management can rely on these. He or she should also comment on other activities for which the senior management is responsible, and to which the CMIA has access.

5. To provide the required assurance, the CMIA will undertake a program of work based on a strategy, authorized by the COO/CCO, Country Director and CFO. The program will evaluate the arrangements in place:
§ To ascertain the integrity and reliability of financial and other information provided to management and stakeholders, including that used in decision making.
§ To ascertain that systems of control are laid down and operate to promote the most economic, efficient and effective use of resources and to safeguard assets.
§ To identify, assess and manage risks to those objectives.
§ To ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations.

• Master in a relevant subject (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, or any other relevant disciplines)
• At least 5 years progressively responsible professional work experience in a senior position within an international development Organization/NGO.
• Excellent knowledge and proven experience of compliance and auditing.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, or finance related to NGO programs over $50 million.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making skills.
• Excellent English Language
• Good French level of written and spoken French
• Information Technology (MS Office, Internet).

• Interpersonal skills are of fundamental importance
• Strong management skills
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator
• Team Player
• Able to work under pressure
• Communicate with impact
• High capacity of "System Thinking'
• Facilitate organizational change
• Take strategic decisions
• Coaching
• Innovation/Uses of best practice
• Able to work in a multi-cultural setting

To apply for this position please submit your resume, motivation letter including copy of diplomas to the Human Resources Department before January 4th, 2016 to Rue Maurice Latortue, Delmas 48 or hrstaffing@jphro.org.