Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Pathfinder Overview:
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Executive Director Internal Audit and Compliance
Location: This position can be based in any country that Pathfinder operates: United States, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania, Togo, Bangladesh, or Uganda.
Summary: The Executive Director of Internal Audit and Compliance will promote an enterprise wide culture of ethics and compliance and work to prevent, detect, address and mitigate risk of potential compliance violations which include but are not limited to contract and grant requirements. Reporting to the acting CCO will manage and oversee the business unit responsible for internal audit and compliance efforts to meet legal and contractual obligations, and developing and implementing critical internal audit and compliance strategies, training and initiatives necessary to minimize noncompliance and/or unethical conduct. The Executive Director of Internal Audit and Compliance is responsible for risk mitigation and regularly reporting to the Management Team, Board of Directors, and board committees.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:
• Maintains the highest level of professional and ethical standards, acting in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Pathfinder’s core values.
• Provides reports, guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Management Team on ethics and compliance matters related to all aspects of Pathfinder’s operations.
• Ensures implementation of a compliance program designed to effectively prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and promote a culture of integrity and compliance.
• Maintains strong working relationships with major funders of Pathfinder, such as, but not limited to the U.S. Agency for International Development (“USAID”), and other major funders and oversight bodies.
• Provides support, advice and recommendations for complex problem-solving situations related to ethics and compliance, and to build consensus, identify strategic priorities and directions, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with relevant departments to ensure efficient and effective compliance measures and prompt and successful resolution of audits and investigations of alleged noncompliance and/or ethical issues.
• Works with relevant departments to develop compliance communication and training programs as well as other efforts to promote an enterprise culture of integrity and compliance, both for new and existing employees.
• Selects, retains and manages external legal, accounting and other subject matter expert services for investigations into alleged noncompliant and/or unethical incidents.  Acts as a liaison with outside counsel and advisors.
• Fosters a culture of trust and confidence (both internally and externally) in Pathfinder’s ethics reporting, investigation, and follow up systems.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge with funder and legal requirements for purposes of ensuring compliance.

Preferred Education and Work Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in international development, ideally with direct experience with both programmatic and compliance functions.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and experience in a global, geographically dispersed organization.
• Experience and knowledge of US Government grants and contracts.  Specific experience with USAID and/or UK DFID grants is a plus.
• Understanding of private international law and U.S. laws related to international business, such as sanctions, the Foreign Corrupt Practices.
• Good general knowledge of current events, particularly international affairs.
• Experience with ethics, compliance, sexual exploitation and abuse, and corporate transactions in an international and high-risk context.
• Previous foreign travel and willingness to travel.
• Experience with international investigations in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese, or Amharic are a plus.
• Certifications such as Certified Risk and Compliance Manager Professional (CRCMP) are a plus
• Juris Doctorate preferred

Other Information:
• Travel up to 30%
• Uses cellular and office phone, laptop or desktop computer

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

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