Job Title: Risk Management & Compliance Coordinator

Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

Plan International is a global development and humanitarian organisation dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. We work across communities to drive sustainable impact through education, protection, health, and economic empowerment initiatives.

Job Summary

Plan International seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Risk Management & Compliance Coordinator to strengthen risk management systems, ensure compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, and support internal control processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying risks, improving controls, and supporting programme accountability and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of risk management and compliance frameworks across programmes and operations.
• Identify, assess, and monitor organisational and project risks, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Strengthen internal control systems and support continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, including World Bank Group, FCDO, USAID, ECHO, EU, DFAT, UN, and other development partners.
• Support internal audits, reviews, and follow-up on audit recommendations.
• Design and deliver training, coaching, and facilitation sessions on risk and compliance practices.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely risk and compliance reports for management decision-making.
• Engage stakeholders to promote a strong risk-aware organisational culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Auditing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management, or a related area.
• Professional qualification or certification in accounting/auditing (e.g., ACCA, CIA, CPA).
• Familiarity with donor-funded development programmes and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the local legal and regulatory environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of risk management concepts and frameworks.
• Ability to design, review, and improve systems, processes, and controls.
• Facilitation, training, and coaching capabilities.
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) and intermediate English language skills.

Soft Skills

• High integrity, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong advisory, listening, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and highly organized with attention to detail.

How to Apply

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