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Job Vacancy: Compliance Officer
Organization: Coalition Health Zambia (CHZ) Limited (formerly John Snow Health Zambia)
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Friday, 29th August 2025
About CHZ
Coalition Health Zambia is a non-governmental organization dedicated to strengthening health systems, advancing public health initiatives, and improving community health outcomes in Zambia. CHZ collaborates with governments, NGOs, private sector entities, civil society, and communities to implement public health interventions.
Position Summary
The Compliance Officer ensures that CHZ operations adhere to organizational, donor, and legal requirements. This role focuses on risk identification, internal control strengthening, policy enforcement, and promoting a culture of compliance across the organization. The officer will work closely with staff at all levels to ensure proper implementation of policies, procedures, and donor regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor CHZ operations to ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor rules, and legal requirements.
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Conduct compliance reviews, due diligence assessments, and support audit preparation.
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Provide technical guidance, training, and capacity building to staff and stakeholders.
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Develop and implement annual compliance work plans based on project portfolios.
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Conduct on-site visits to provincial and district offices to ensure consistent application of policies.
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Build and maintain risk registers, recommending measures to mitigate risks.
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Oversee compliance in procurement, inventory management, financial management, and sub-recipient monitoring.
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Monitor payroll schedules and stipend payments to minimize fraud.
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Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
Key Competencies
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Strong understanding of donor regulations, financial management, and internal controls.
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Ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate operational and financial risks.
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Skilled in designing and delivering compliance training and guidance.
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in financial management and/or operations.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience working on donor-funded projects.
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Experience with audit firms is an advantage.
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Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with financial systems.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted before Friday, 29th August 2025.
No specific email provided in this posting; follow the organization’s application instructions on their official site or contact HR.