Compliance Officer - Roving

COMPLIANCE OFFICER - ROVING International Rescue Committee ABOUT THE ROLE The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Compliance Officer to support its operations across refugee camps and counties in Kenya. Working on a regular contract under the Compliance Coordinator, you will serve as a roving officer based between Kakuma and Hagadera field offices, with potential support extended to Lamu and Garissa counties. This position is classified at Job Grade 8A with a monthly basic salary of Ksh. 173,250. IRC operates across more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, delivering humanitarian assistance in health, nutrition, governance and rights, women's protection and empowerment, economic recovery, and emergency response. Founded in 1933, IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive, reclaim control of their futures, and strengthen their communities. WHAT YOU WILL DO Your primary responsibility will be fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability across the Kenya country program. This includes: Reviewing and assessing incoming compliance complaints to determine the appropriate investigative response. Drafting investigation-related documents including investigation plans, witness statements, and supporting materials. Conducting structured interviews with complainants, subjects, and witnesses following established procedures. Identifying, collating, and analyzing evidence to support investigation findings and preparing comprehensive reports with recommendations. Supporting the implementation of corrective action plans and following up on their effectiveness. Conducting system reviews in collaboration with relevant departments to identify compliance gaps and monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation measures. Coordinating with departments to ensure timely responses to compliance audit requirements and managing partner reviews from a compliance perspective. Evaluating partner agreements and contracts for alignment with IRC policies. Designing and facilitating training sessions that promote integrity, ethics, and compliance. Championing a culture of reporting on ethics and compliance concerns while supporting partnership management. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant social science field such as Criminal Justice, Criminology, sociology, law, finance, or comparable discipline. You bring at least five years of professional experience. You demonstrate proven ability to analyze data and report critical information clearly and accurately. You possess strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills with excellent communication abilities in both English and Kiswahili, both verbally and in writing. Your analytical, presentation, and reporting skills are excellent. You work independently on your own initiative, responding effectively to changing priorities. You have excellent IT proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. You embody high levels of integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, and a sense of urgency, with genuine commitment to IRC's mission and values. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU IRC operates according to the IRC Way, our code of professional conduct based on core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. We enforce policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and protection from retaliation. IRC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an environment where all people feel safe and supported.