{"id":37552,"date":"2026-02-05T13:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=37552"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:42:06","slug":"compliance-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/compliance-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Compliance Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Job ID:<\/strong>90453<br><strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Compliance Officer<br><strong>Company<\/strong>: Self Help Africa<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Dublin, Ireland (Office based min 2 days per week) <br><strong>Contract type:<\/strong> Full Time \/Permanent <br><strong>Reports to:<\/strong> Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk <br><strong>Salary:<\/strong> \u20ac40,000 to \u20ac44,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Self Help Africa<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Self Help Africa, our mission is to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change. We achieve this through community-led, market-based and enterprise focused approaches to agricultural development, ensuring that people&nbsp;with have access to:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nutritious food\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decent incomes and employment\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean water\u00a0and basic services\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All while sustaining natural resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our aim is to transition communities&nbsp;out of long-term poverty through work that gives them greater control over their futures and provides a better quality of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;The main focus of our work is in sub-Saharan Africa, where global hunger and poverty is most acute.&nbsp;&nbsp;We believe that equitable economic development is key to ending poverty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our core areas of focus are:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainable landscapes, resilient food systems and healthy communities.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable businesses, decent employment and thriving economies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crisis response and resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System strengthening and an enabling policy environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Self Help Africa works now in 7 countries across Africa (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia), tackling poverty and improving the lives of local communities. The organisation works both with its own staff, and through local partners to undertake a range of integrated development programmes amongst rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fascinating career opportunity to join a dynamic, growing not-for-profit organisation in the Governance, Compliance and Risk team. Working closely with the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, you will provide support to the Gorta Group entities including country programmes, be a trusted advisor and add value that will assist in key decision making. Critical to success is detail orientation as well as an ability to clearly communicate your message and deliver information in a timely and user friendly manner. Reporting to Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, you will play a supporting role in risk management, the development and maintenance of organisational policies and procedures and the promotion of a compliance culture and knowledge sharing throughout the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compliance \u2013 Policies and Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk in the development and\/or the revision of new \/ existing policies, procedures and contract templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all approved policies, procedures and contract templates are easily accessible by all staff and relevant partners, including training materials; create and maintain a database of all policies and procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the development of quality materials for workshops on compliance with internal policies and procedures and external compliance requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disseminate policies and procedures, and deliver upon requests for training workshops and\/or external compliance requirements live or remotely. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donor Compliance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep up to date with donor rules and regulations. 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verification of internal controls and compliance given internal and\/or external requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk in the enhanced due diligence of potential new donors, partners and other stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct various spot checks on internal controls, procurement procedures to ensure a compliance across the organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support and actively collaborate with the Consultant Internal Auditor, including assisting with internal audit planning, fieldwork, documentation, and follow\u2011up actions, in order to build internal audit capability and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations across the organisation and continuous strengthening of internal controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company Secretarial Duties<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support on company secretarial work as required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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donors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2-3 years in an Audit\/Compliance\/Regulatory\/Risk Management\/Quality Assurance Function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possesses excellent Project, case and stakeholder management skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possesses Procurement and Supply- Chain and basic accounting Knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong Analytical and Critical\u2011Thinking Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience and demonstrated ability to communicate technical requirements in an accessible manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-starter and self-manage who requires minimal supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates ethical judgement and integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to travel to programme countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desirable<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience in an International Non-Governmental Organisation a distinct advantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in safeguarding or safeguarding\u2011related investigations will be considered a desirable advantage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irish\/UK\/EU legal and regulatory knowledge plus general policy and regulatory understanding advantageous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience of corporate governance an advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Compliance-Officer-JD-26.01.26-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Description<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/SHA-UP-Application-Form-2026.docx\">application form<\/a> and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/careers-apply\/?jbcd=500QD00000pBSTX%20-%20Compliance%20Officer%20(90453\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closing date for applications is Friday 20th February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa\u2019s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. &nbsp;Specific roles may require Police\/DBS\/ vetting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Important information: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Self Help Africa<\/em>&nbsp;is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work&nbsp;including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Self-Help-Africa-Code-of-Conduct-2023_Final_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Conduct<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Self-Help-Africa-Child-and-Adult-Safeguarding-Policy-2023_Final_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy<\/a>. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her\/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including<strong>&nbsp;criminal background checking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self Help Africa is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job ID:90453<br \/>\nJob Title: Compliance Officer<br \/>\nCompany: Self Help Africa<br \/>\nLocation: Dublin, Ireland (Office based min 2 days per week)<br \/>\nContract type: Full Time \/Permanent<br \/>\nReports to: Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk<br \/>\nSalary: \u20ac40,000 to \u20ac44,000<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/compliance-officer\/\"> Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[649,948],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-careers","category-careers-ireland","no-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Compliance Officer - Self Help Africa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This is a fascinating career opportunity to join a dynamic, growing not-for-profit organisation in the Governance, Compliance and Risk team. 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