VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

The Implementation Risk and compliance Lead will be responsible for Global Projects Grant Financial Management and quality assurance. You will provide expertise on budget, expenditure and compliance management to project teams, systems, tools, guidance, and reports to implement award terms and conditions, mitigate risks, promote data-led management decision making and improve the quality of accountability, in line with donor rules and regulations, VSO’s policies and procedures and volunteering for development approach.

The ideal applicant should be a fully qualified accountant(ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have extensive global team leadership and management experience in risk and compliance management for major Donor Awards. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and work collaboratively with managers and employees at all levels.

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please ensure that you have the right to work in your location before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. We offer national terms and conditions for this role.

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.