Executive Director Internal Audit and Compliance at Pathfinder International

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