Compliance officer Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a compliance officer​ for an anticipated four-year USAID-funded project in Afghanistan under the Public Financial Management indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The project aims to provide technical assistance on trade agreements, World Trade Organization accession, and rules compliance; organization of regional trade fair and private sector matchmaking events; and capacity building for the implementation customs reforms, as well as value-added tax​ in Afghanistan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Ensure compliance with regulations, USAID policies, and USAID/Afghanistan mission
• Establish standards and implement procedures to ensure that the compliance programs throughout the organization are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulation
• Ensure compliance to organizational policies, procedures, and international controls
• Ensure due diligence that funds are not being diverted from their development purpose outlined in the contract and are not vulnerable to corruption, extortion, or otherwise benefiting maligned groups 

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in financial policy, organizational development, business law, or a related field preferred 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in audit, procurement, finance, management, or legal work
• Knowledge of U.S. government/USAID regulations, policies, and compliance requirements related to international assistance programs
• Relevant certification from internationally recognized compliance or auditing organization preferred, including but not limited to Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards Organization, American Society for Quality, or International Register of Certificated Auditors
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing  
• Qualified Afghan nationals are encouraged to apply​
• English fluency required 

Application Instructions: 

Send electronic submissions to TAFARecruit@chemonics.com​ by April 19, 2013. Please submit a cover letter describing skills and interests and indicate Compliance Officer Afghanistan in the e-mail subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.​

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Compliance Officer - TAFA" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​​​