Compliance and Assurance Manager (FTC)
Hybrid (within the UK or outside the UK)

IIED works with those who are afforded less voice and power in climate decision-making to co-create solutions that shape pathways and drive action for a just and sustainable future.

IIED is currently acting as the interim Secretariat for the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaption and Resilience (LIFE-AR) – an LDC led and owned initiative with the objective of developing long-term climate adaptation delivery mechanisms that enable: investments in adaptation behind local priorities;, strengthening national institutions, systems and capabilities for climate action; and influencing the global climate finance architecture to improve LDCs ability to access climate finance for transformational adaptation.

The LDC 2050 Vision is for LDCs to be on climate resilient development pathways by 2030 and deliver net-zero emissions by 2050.

We are now seeking a Compliance and Assurance Manager to join the LIFE-AR team on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract of two years. This contract is fixed term due to a planned transition to a new LDC-owned not-for-profit organisation for LIFE-AR at the end of this period (LIFE-AR Facility).

The Benefits

– Salary of £54,438 to £67,692 per annum
– 25 days’ annual leave per year, increasing with service
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependents leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment

The salary range advertised in GBP is applicable in the UK only, and the salary offer in another country would depend on the local terms and conditions. We only use the UK salary structure to determine starting salaries, but it will not apply to salaries outside the UK thereafter.

Please note some of the above benefits are only applicable to those based in the UK only.

This is a unique opportunity for a compliance professional with strong experience of leading due diligence processes of government and non-government systems, of donor requirements and legal compliance across a range of jurisdictions – working with a range of diverse stakeholders to build an innovative and transformative system that provides the LDCs with the compliance framework they need to build a strong track record of delivering 70% of climate finance behind community prioritised investments.

With the exceptional offer of our benefits package, we will ensure that you are supported both professionally and personally, able to reach that sought-after work/life balance and grow your skillset.

You will discover a rewarding role, helping to transform LDC communities’ opportunities to lead on the decisions they are having to take to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

So, if you want to enjoy a role that will benefit your development, other people, and our planet, we can’t wait to hear from you!

The Role

As a Compliance and Assurance Manager, you will provide compliance and monitoring support to LIFE-AR Stakeholders, alongside identifying opportunities for compliance improvement.

Acting as the custodian of the standard operating procedures, you will lead on the support of the LIFE-AR Secretariat team. You will also support national platforms in designing policies and processes for implementing LIFE-AR, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures.

You will identify and collate proposals for strengthening standard operating procedures, often as a result of changes in regulations. Developing revisions to these procedures, you will also implement new policies as required.

This role requires a person with a passion for working closely with LDC governments and communities to deliver an innovative and inclusive approach to compliance with a system that has been co-designed with the LDCs who will be complying with it. This person needs to ‘think outside the box’ and while implementing their strong compliance skills be ready to challenge themselves to co-design processes that work for those most affected by climate impacts.

Additionally, you will:

– Implement a strong compliance framework for LIFE-AR building on the Standard Operating Procedures Manual
– Support the establishment of a new independent not-for-profit organisation for LIFE-AR (the LIFE-AR Facility)
– Conduct due diligence where needed and provide clear action plans for grantees to strengthen their institutions
– Undertake grant-management duties

About You

To be considered as a Compliance and Assurance Manager, you will need:

– Extensive knowledge of a range of donor compliance including the US State Department
– In depth knowledge of risk and compliance management techniques and tools appropriate to international organisations
– Demonstrated international stakeholder engagement experience
– Experience working with LDC governments and awarding grants and contracts within these settings
– Experience of the establishment of Special Purpose Vehicles
– Knowledge and interest of climate change and sustainable development issues
– Extensive knowledge of IT, ethics, data protection, and safeguarding compliance requirements
– Extensive knowledge of financial and taxation regulations as they apply to UK charities, institutional donor compliance requirements, charity regulations, international NGO safeguarding requirements, IT and encryption best practice and Data Protection Act requirement
– A degree level education or equivalent work experience

Please note, this role is also open to those who live outside the UK, as long as you have the right to work in the country you wish to reside in.

The closing date for this role is the 18th September 2024.

Please note as part of the interview process there will be a presentation.

Other organisations may call this role Operational Compliance Manager, Quality and Compliance Manager, or Compliance Monitoring Manager.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don’t satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.

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