Risk and Compliance Intern Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Job Title

Stagiaire en risque et conformité

Location

Ouagadougou

About the Role

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) launched an emergency intervention in Burkina Faso in 2019 to respond to the humanitarian needs of displaced persons and civilians affected by conflicts, in line with the organization's ambition to be present where needs exist. Its humanitarian interventions are based on its expertise in key competencies such as shelters, site management, education, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection against violence, and information, counseling, and legal assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced persons.

In 2019, NRC created a dedicated function for risk and compliance (R&C) management, which is currently under the responsibility of an R&C coordinator. The objective of the Risk and Compliance Intern position is to welcome motivated and goal-oriented candidates to explore a wider range of practical experiences within an international humanitarian organization. The intern will be primarily engaged in learning. The internship position is based in Ouagadougou.

Qualifications

• Minimum a BAC+2 degree in audit, control, management, economics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of English is desired.
• Mastery of computer tools.
• Competences, knowledge, and experience related to the context.

Competence Comportementales

• Total discretion, rigor, patience, listening and analysis skills.
• Ability to adapt to different sociocultural contexts.
• Organizational skills and rigor.
• Communication and diplomacy skills.
• Mastery of priority management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC's policies, tools, manuals, and guidelines.
• Implement tasks according to the work and development plan.
• Prepare and submit stage reports upon request from the R&C Coordinator.
• Promote and share ideas to improve the R&C management system.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct surprise checks based on a predefined work plan.
• Support the finance department in archiving documents.
• Review and transmit documents for external audit coordination.
• Assist the Risk and Compliance Manager during training sessions.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned.

Application Instructions

Please submit: a cover letter, CV, and the corresponding diploma.