Compliance Manager – Country Compliance Officer

FHI 360

. Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of FHI 360’s compliance framework for its country office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeGoma • Democratic Republic of the CongoSeniorLead💰 $37,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to financial and compliance standards in donor-funded programs. Proficient in managing compliance activities, providing leadership to teams, and delivering training initiatives while maintaining strong ethical standards.

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Compliance Framework DevelopmentRisk ManagementGovernment Contracts ExpertiseCertified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)Fluency in French

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Hard Skills

Compliance Risk AssessmentsFinancial ReportingCost Accounting Standards (CAS)Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)2 CFR 200 RequirementsCompliance Process ImplementationProject ManagementPolicy DevelopmentDonor Requirements Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsLeadershipWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProfessional Discretion

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Microsoft Office 365SharePointSkypeZoomTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Compliance StandardsEthicsRisk Management StandardsDonor-Funded ProgramsInternational OrganizationNongovernmental Organization (NGO)U.S. Federal LawsCongolese LegislationInternal ControlsFraud Prevention

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of FHI 360’s compliance framework for its country office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ensure the consistent application of policies, procedures, donor requirements, and national legislation across all projects.
Identify compliance gaps, analyze their root causes, and make recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
Manage compliance risk assessments, develop remediation plans, and monitor corrective action plans.
Develop, update, and deploy policies, procedures, and tools supporting the compliance framework.
Monitor donor requirements, U.S. regulations, internal policies, and Congolese legislation.
Conduct periodic project-level compliance reviews and ensure implementation of recommendations.
Oversee the eligibility and integrity screening of partners, vendors, and personnel, including screening against sanctions lists, conflicts of interest, and counter-terrorist financing requirements.
Oversee the Code of Conduct, ethics, anti-fraud measures, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and whistleblower protection.
Advise country leadership and project directors on compliance matters throughout the project lifecycle.
Design and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
Prepare periodic reports and dashboards covering compliance indicators, trends, and risks.
Coordinate with FHI 360 headquarters’ Compliance, Legal, Contracts, and Grants teams.
Lead the compliance plan and analyze complex financial, operational, programmatic, and regulatory issues.
Review operational processes and internal controls to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with donors, Congolese authorities, internal teams, and implementing partners.
Provide leadership, supervision, and training to the compliance team, as applicable.
Plan and coordinate compliance activities and reviews, assign responsibilities, and monitor the function’s budget execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or internationally recognized equivalent in law, accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, grants or contract management, or financial reporting, including work with automated financial systems.
Significant experience with government contracts, federal regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Experience designing and implementing compliance frameworks and risk assessments, with demonstrated success improving compliance in a multi-project, multi-donor environment.
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
Experience working for a nongovernmental organization (NGO) or international organization strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of financial and compliance standards applicable to donor-funded programs.
Familiarity with international compliance, ethics, and risk management standards and best practices.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal laws and regulations applicable to U.S. government funding, as well as Congolese legislation.
In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), CAS, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 2 CFR 200 requirements, and government accounting practices.
Expertise in developing compliance frameworks and programs, managing risk assessments, and implementing compliance processes.
Excellent analytical, leadership, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in French and good command of English.
Strong ethical standards and integrity, professional discretion, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Office 365, SharePoint, and Skype/Zoom/Teams.
Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.
Submission of a cover letter, detailed CV/resume, at least three verifiable professional references, and copies of diplomas and certificates of completed service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Policies and programs supporting a healthy work-life balance
Salary includes base pay and allowances
Equal opportunity employment
Reference, criminal-record, and terrorism-financing screening as part of the recruitment process