Our client a leading NGO that develops high-quality infrastructure projects in East and Central Africa is seeking to recruit a Legal and Compliance Officer. He/ She will be responsible for Undertaking general ad hoc administrative tasks to support the Legal and Compliance team as needed and managing the financial crime and data protection risks of the business. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Legal and Compliance. Experience working for an NGO is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking know-your-customer checks and other due diligence on new projects.
• Undertaking general ad hoc administrative tasks to support the Legal and Compliance team as needed.
• Undertaking due diligence on an ongoing basis to keep the know-your-customer file up to date.
• Managing the financial crime and data protection risks of the business.
• Assisting in investigations.
• Reviewing ad hoc requests from projects.
• Supporting the Compliance Team with the maintenance and implementation of our compliance policies, the PIDG Operating Policies and Procedures and ISO 37001 certification.
• Assisting with internal reporting.
• Assisting with the filing of signed documents on Dropbox.

Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in legal and Compliance.
• Experience working for an NGO is an added advantage.
• An eye for detail, strong organisational skills and able to take responsibility for own workload.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Must be a team player.
• English as the main spoken and written language
• Ability to speak in French is an added advantage.