Social Sciences and Community Service

About the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)&nbsp;We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world.&nbsp; LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Ethiopia&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity, which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.&nbsp; LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include the promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.&nbsp;&nbsp;A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centred and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;LWF Safeguarding Commitment&nbsp;LWF World Service is committed to creating and maintaining a safe organization where people we come in contact with are protected from harm and abuse. Harm and abuse may include but are not limited to physical, psychological, and sexual violence and abuse, financial and material abuse, all forms of modern slavery, and all forms of maltreatment and exploitation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Job PurposeThe Senior Compliance Officer is to evaluate, audit, review, assess, monitor, and provide feedback to the Country Representative on the strengths and weaknesses of LWF Ethiopia’s activities. The role ensures the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of risk management, internal controls, and operational processes across LWF/DWS Ethiopia and its Field Offices. He/she identifies compliance risks, strengthens governance, ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures and donor regulations, and safeguards organizational assets through continuous monitoring and improvement recommendations.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. Compliance &amp; Internal Audit Oversight<ul><li>Organizes, plans, and supervises compliance and internal audit activities in consultation with the Country Representative.</li><li>Develops and executes an annual risk-based audit and compliance plan.</li><li>Ensures compliance with internal policies (HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Logistics, Vehicle Management, etc.) and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinates compliance and internal audit activities with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and donors.</li><li>Monitors the implementation of audit recommendations and reports progress to management.&nbsp;2. Risk Management &amp; Internal Control Assessment</li><li>Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of LWF Ethiopia’s compliance and internal control systems.</li><li>Identifies operational risks, fraud risks, and gaps in internal controls, and recommends corrective actions.</li><li>Monitors adherence to internal control procedures and ensures they are updated in response to operational changes.</li><li>Provides strategic advice on risk management practices and control mechanisms.&nbsp;3. Financial &amp; Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Reviews the reliability and integrity of financial information and reporting processes.</li><li>Ensures compliance with statutory regulations (e.g., PAYE, NSSF, Local Service Tax, NGO Board requirements, MOUs with districts).</li><li>Verifies those financial transactions are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and policies.</li><li>Evaluates adherence to donor funding requirements and ensures accurate financial documentation.&nbsp;4. Asset &amp; Resource Safeguarding</li><li>Verifies the existence, proper safeguarding, and appropriate utilization of organizational assets.</li><li>Conducts spot-checks and audits to ensure compliance with asset management policies.</li><li>Identifies risks related to asset mismanagement and provides recommendations for improvement.&nbsp;5. Operational &amp; Program Auditing</li><li>Evaluates program and operational processes to ensure alignment with LWF’s objectives, budgets, and timeframes.</li><li>Assesses program implementation effectiveness and compliance with donor agreements.</li><li>Reviews procurement and supply chain processes for transparency and fairness.</li><li>Conducts performance audits to assess efficiency in resource utilization.&nbsp;6. Investigations &amp; Special Reviews</li><li>Conducts special investigations and ad hoc reviews, including unannounced visits, to address suspected fraud, misconduct, or non-compliance.</li><li>Provides fact-based reports with recommendations to strengthen internal controls and accountability.&nbsp;7. Training, Awareness &amp; Advisory Services</li><li>Provides compliance-related training on risk management, fraud prevention, internal controls, and ethical standards.</li><li>Acts as an advisor to management and staff on compliance matters, offering guidance on regulatory and policy-related issues.</li><li>Strengthens staff awareness and capacity-building on internal control measures.&nbsp;8. Communication &amp; Reporting</li><li>Prepares and submits timely, objective reports to the Country Representative, highlighting critical compliance risks and audit findings.</li><li>Maintains proper documentation of compliance reports, audit findings, and follow-up actions.</li><li>Ensures effective communication between compliance, management, and relevant stakeholders.&nbsp;9. Coordination &amp; Follow-up</li><li>Coordinates compliance efforts with external and internal auditors, donors, and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Ensures timely follow-up on corrective actions for identified compliance issues.</li><li>Strengthens collaboration between compliance, finance, program, and operations teams.&nbsp;10. Other Duties</li><li>Undertakes any other tasks assigned by the Country Representative that add value to the organization’s compliance and governance objectives.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Senior Compliance Officer

Human Resource and Recruitment

About the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world.&nbsp;LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Ethiopia&nbsp;&nbsp;LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity, which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.&nbsp;LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include the promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.&nbsp;A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.LWF Safeguarding Commitment LWF World Service is committed to creating and maintaining a safe organization where people we come in contact with are protected from harm and abuse. Harm and abuse may include but are not limited to physical, psychological, and sexual violence and abuse, financial and material abuse, all forms of modern slavery, and all forms of maltreatment and exploitation.

The Lutheran World Federation World Service - Ethiopia

Key issues to be exercised during the internship:<ul><li>Assist in composing letters, correspondences, memos, etc. for review and approval;</li><li>Assist in maintaining files of correspondences and other records;</li><li>Assist in locating and extracting information and materials from file;</li><li>Maintains office supplies and ensure proper usage;</li><li>Ensure that the telephone lines are working properly and follow up the timely maintenance of same when they are out of order;</li><li>Handle all outgoing correspondence and ensure its timely dispatch;</li><li>Maintain a registration book for all incoming correspondence and publications, sign for them, file-code them, and distribute them to the concerned;</li><li>Maintain a registration book for all outgoing correspondences and file-code them;</li><li>Assist in document preparation, typing, printing, copying, binding, compiling and dispatching;</li><li>Maintain up-to-date telephone directory of the organization;</li><li>Assist the HR and Admin Unit in handling in dead personnel files;</li></ul>

HR Intern

International NGOs

Key issues to be exercised during the internship:<ul><li>Assist in composing letters, correspondences, memos, etc. for review and approval;</li><li>Assist in maintaining files of correspondences and other records;</li><li>Assist in locating and extracting information and materials from file;</li><li>Maintains office supplies and ensure proper usage;</li><li>Ensure that the telephone lines are working properly and follow up the timely maintenance of same when they are out of order;</li><li>Handle all outgoing correspondence and ensure its timely dispatch;</li><li>Maintain a registration book for all incoming correspondence and publications, sign for them, file-code them, and distribute them to the concerned;</li><li>Maintain a registration book for all outgoing correspondences and file-code them;</li><li>Assist in document preparation, typing, printing, copying, binding, compiling and dispatching;</li><li>Maintain up-to-date telephone directory of the organization;</li><li>Assist the HR and Admin Unit in handling in dead personnel files;</li></ul>

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