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Risk and Compliance Advisor job at Mercy Corps | Apply Now
Mercy Corps is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, supporting community resilience, and empowering individuals in the world’s toughest places through innovative, sustainable solutions. With a strong reputation for impactful work, Mercy Corps is recognized internationally for its ability to deliver humanitarian aid and foster long-term development through evidence-based programs that address both immediate needs and root causes of instability. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, develop leadership skills, and work collaboratively toward positive change.
Mercy Corps offers job opportunities across the globe, providing flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Established in 1979, Mercy Corps has evolved from a small relief organization into a global leader in humanitarian response, serving communities in over 40 countries. Its business model combines emergency response, development programs, and advocacy to address both humanitarian and development challenges in diverse contexts. The organization’s size and reach are vast, with a large network of dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners working in the field to create lasting change.
Guided by core values such as integrity, accountability, inclusion, and innovation, Mercy Corps strives to lead with compassion and a commitment to positive impact. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the organization invests in sustainable development, education, and climate action, ensuring that its projects benefit communities and ecosystems. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.
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Risk and Compliance Advisor job at Mercy Corps
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Job Title: Risk and Compliance Advisor
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: This position will support both SUSTAINED and THEA activities, including functions that are relevant to the operationalisation of the Facility. The Advisor reports to the Mercy Corps Uganda Finance Manager and will work closely with the Private Sector Engagement Officer and the Facility’s Managing Director, among other team members.
The Risk and Compliance Advisor will play a central role in safeguarding the integrity, sustainability, and effectiveness of operations. The Advisor will design and implement risk management systems, ensure adherence to donor and internal compliance requirements, and provide strategic guidance to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks across the investment and grant portfolio. In particular, the Advisor is responsible for the risk assessment of new clients, monitoring of defaulting clients, and ensuring that the portfolio is well secured by proper setting of limits.
In particular, the Risk and Compliance Advisor will lead the Risk and Compliance function of the new Facility and be the custodian of the credit, risk and compliance aspects of the Facility. The Advisor will use his/her extensive network and knowledge to continue developing the Facility’s risk and compliance framework. She/he will be responsible for successfully building and managing a healthy portfolio with an average NPL position below 5% at all times, as well as for flagging facilities that need closure and rehabilitation.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Risk and Compliance Oversight
Be the custodian and lead implementer of the Risk and Compliance Policy.
Create an integrated risk framework and assess risk.
Review and update the Credit Policy Manual and Risk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Responsible for the management of non-credit risk matters (Risk Matrix).
Lead Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for the organization.
Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Ensure alignment of risk and compliance practices with the organisation’s mission, strategy, policies, culture, and corporate governance.
Support the Sustained and THEA programsin ensuring that all donor compliance deliverables are attained.
Credit Risk Management
Conduct credit analysis on client files and ensure all required protocols are fulfilled.
Ensure credit limits are set and managed in line with the Credit Policy.
Schedule and coordinate Credit Committee meetings.
Carry out periodic and annual reviews of client files.
Monitor exceptional approvals, waivers, and concessions.
Flag facilities that require closure or rehabilitation.
Monitor portfolio performance in liaison with Operations to maintain a Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio below 5%.
Transaction Support
Review pipeline transactions to identify financial, legal, and reputational risks prior to approval.
Provide input into the structuring of grants, loans, and guarantees to ensure risk-adjusted design consistent with facility mandates.
Advise credit risk assessments, borrower performance monitoring, and early warning systems for potential defaults.
Support the design of revolving or blended finance mechanisms, ensuring prudent fund management and risk mitigation.
Legal and Security Coordination
Prepare legal documentation in liaison with external legal counsel for approved clients.
Handle all client security matters in close collaboration with the company’s legal advisors.
Reporting, Team Leadership and External Relations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual country portfolio reports as required.
Maintain Service Level Agreements with third parties, specifically regarding credit risk and compliance.
Ensure timely and expeditious recovery from non-performing clients in close collaboration with the Managing Director.
As the team grows, supervises and supports credit and risk colleagues in the execution of the risk and compliance strategy.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Actively learn about safeguarding and integrate it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
Practice the values of Mercy Corps and Humenergi including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
Encourage openness and communication in their team; encourage team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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