Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Compliance Specialist will support FAO Afghanistan in strengthening its complaints and feedback mechanisms and ensuring adherence to operational rules, fiduciary requirements and protection standards. Reporting to the FAOR/Deputy FAOR, the role will work closely with multiple internal units and the OER Compliance Team at headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of internal compliance tools such as the Risk Log, Internal Control Questionnaire and Fraud Prevention Plan.
• Monitor and update corporate dashboards at least semi‑annually to reflect risk and control status.
• Advise the FAOR on strategies to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and ensure compliance with FAO policies and codes.
• Support the design and implementation of processes that meet partner fiduciary requirements, including anti‑terrorism clauses, due‑diligence reviews and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.
• Oversee the establishment and operation of a centralized Call Centre in Kabul, ensuring staff are trained on PSEA and related protocols.
• Liaise with programme, operations, finance, administration, procurement and logistics workstreams to identify critical risks and align compliance activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in compliance, risk management or internal control functions, preferably within an international organization.
• Familiarity with FAO operational rules, fiduciary requirements and PSEA standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse units and provide clear advisory recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor risk data and assess control effectiveness.

Required skills