Compliance Unit Lead

Contract Length : 1 year with a possibility of extension.

Base : HQ, Prague

Starting date : ASAP

Line Manager : Institutional Relations Director

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) that has provided humanitarian and development assistance across more than 20 countries since 1992. Today, PIN stands as one of the largest organizations of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting vulnerable communities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. PIN empowers civil society, advocates for human rights, and promotes social inclusion both in the Czech Republic and abroad.

About the role :

The Compliance Unit Lead (CUL) is part of the Institutional Relations Department (IRD) and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Compliance Unit, which closely collaborates with the Finance & Operations Unit, Internal Auditor, and country programme coordination teams. The CUL ensures effective compliance processes, focusing on contract review, audit coordination, internal procedures, and donor requirements. The CUL supervises the Compliance Unit team, manages HR and operational budgets, and participates in internal management platforms, including the Audit Committee. The CUL acts as a key resource on institutional donor compliance, supports due diligence and internal reviews, and contributes to the organization’s risk management and quality assurance efforts.

Main Duties & Responsibilities :

HR and organisation of the workload

• CUL is responsible for the division of tasks within the Compliance Unit and their timely completion.
• CUL manages and approves the HR aspects (contracts, leaves, CP visits, Capacity building etc.) of the team members in PIN internal systems, such as HRIS, ELO etc.
• CUL is responsible for the HR and operational budgets of the unit.
• CUL is responsible for regular evaluations of the team members.

Review of Income Contracts and Contract Templates Management Supervision

Coordination of External Audits Supervision

Expertise on donors’ requirements

Management meetings

Internal compliance review and support

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