Alight is registered in Sudan and works closely with Federal and State Line Ministries to carry out its humanitarian and development mandates.

Purpose of the Role:

The Risk and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across Alight’s operations. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, donor regulations, and legal requirements, supported by the Audit and Compliance Manager to strengthen internal controls and audit readiness. The position also provides strategic leadership in risk mitigation and compliance adherence, working closely with all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic guidance to senior management team (SMT) on internal controls, fraud prevention, and risk mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all compliance-related matters, ensuring an organizational culture of transparency and accountability.
Conduct regular risk assessments across programs, operations, and sub-grant partners, identifying potential threats to financial, operational, and reputational integrity.
Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to address identified vulnerabilities, ensuring proactive rather than reactive risk management.
Monitor and evaluate compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, and local legal frameworks.
Provide comprehensive training and capacity-building sessions for staff and sub-grant partners on risk management, compliance, and fraud prevention.
Establish and maintain risk registers, compliance tracking systems, and databases to facilitate ongoing monitoring and reporting.
Support the preparation and execution of internal and external audits, working closely with the Audit and Compliance Manager.
Investigate and report on compliance breaches, fraud allegations, and misconduct, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Work with program and support teams to integrate risk management into daily operations and decision-making processes.
Develop and update policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or internal controls within an NGO or donor-funded environment.
Strong knowledge of donor compliance regulations, fraud prevention strategies, and international audit standards.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
Experience developing and conducting compliance training sessions for diverse teams.

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