The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other weapons of war, such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Born out of a desire to help the people of Afghanistan in 1988, we now have over 9,500 staff in 26 countries and territories, working to get vulnerable communities back on their feet following conflict. Millions of families have been able to return to their homes safely thanks to this work, but there is still much to do.

There are many challenges associated with delivering humanitarian work but we are passionate in our commitment to create safe, secure communities but we do not shy away from working in countries where there are gaps in international support for clear humanitarian needs. As an advocate for the ‘forgotten’ in the world, we urgently wish to reach more countries where our skills and experience can accelerate recovery and provide the essential groundwork to help address the root cause of the current refugee crisis.

Demining remains our core purpose but in order to deal with the broader debris of war, we are strengthening our work in weapons and ammunition management. We help governments to manage stockpiles of weapons and dispose of weapons and ammunition. 

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other weapons of war, such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Born out of a desire to help the people of Afghanistan in 1988, we now have over 6,000 staff in 19 countries and territories, working to get vulnerable communities back on their feet following conflict. Millions of families have been able to return to their homes safely thanks to this work, but there is still much to do.

There are many challenges associated with delivering humanitarian work but we are passionate in our commitment to create safe, secure communities but we do not shy away from working in countries where there are gaps in international support for clear humanitarian needs. As an advocate for the ‘forgotten’ in the world, we urgently wish to reach more countries where our skills and experience can accelerate recovery and provide the essential groundwork to help address the root cause of the current refugee crisis.

Demining remains our core purpose but in order to deal with the broader debris of war, we are strengthening our work in weapons and ammunition management. We help governments to manage stockpiles of weapons and dispose of weapons and ammunition. 

The HALO Trust Afghanistan team is seeking a qualified and highly motivated National Compliance Officer to support the Finance team. Under the lead of the Head of Finance.

Job Purpose:

The Compliance Officer will manage the strict compliance of the of organisation, donor and statutory regulations and policies. The Compliance Officer is the focal personal for internal and external audits.

Compliance:

• Ensure broad awareness of compliance obligations and audit requirements to related departments.
• Review the completeness of procurement processes and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with HALO Logistics and Procurement Policy and statutory requirements.
• Lead sub-partner desk by reviewing vouchers against partner’s ledger and financial reports on monthly basis. Provide the sub-partners with detailed observations and recommendations feedback report and follow up action points.
• Ongoing review of all Kabul expense vouchers.

• Record and consolidate all meetings held with the IEA authorities in Kabul and provinces and cross check against OFSI sanction lists, running monthly/bimonthly compliance meetings with the Program Manager and HoR.
• Ensure that all business transactions are crosschecked against Sam.gov and EU sanction Lists.
• Ensure general Compliance Observation in finance department.

Audits:

• Focal point for internal and external audits for HALO Trust and its Implementing Partners. With support from the team, provide required documents to auditors. Coordinate with HALO HR, Finance, Logistics and other departments (including headquarters) during audits.
• Prepare the initial management response to all audit observations and share with International Finance Manager and Head of Finance and Grants for review and further approval.
• Ensure that the proper record and documentation of all the audit engagement are in place.
• Any other task given by International Finance Manager, Grant & Compliance Officer, Head of Finance and Grants and Program Manager

Staff Management:

Support and mentor Compliance Associate in their role.

Essential skills & experience required for this role:

• An implementer of policies, procedures, and projects
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Accounting, Law, or any other related field.
• At least 4 years’ working experience in international NGOs and Sub-contractors.
• Experience with financial and grant management systems including reporting and auditing
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to be hands-on in terms of grants management, compliance and risk
• Capacity building skills, especially with Implementing Partners
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in different departments  
• Excellent Excel skills and solid working knowledge of NetSuite or other similar ERP system

Please send your CV and Cover letter to:  recruitment@haloafg.org

You are requested to copy and paste below as your subject of application email:

HT-114-2024 Compliance Officer

Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

The HALO Trust has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Compliance Officer" will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct."

The HALO Trust promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies. HALO has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of a vulnerable by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HALO includes collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.