Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations, working toward a world without hunger. The Regional Compliance Manager will develop and manage WHH's corporate compliance affairs in the Regional Directorate East & Southern Africa, based in one of the following WHH country locations: Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zimbabwe or Malawi, with an initial contract duration of 1 year and good prospects for extension. The position does not provide for international relocation or work permit/visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities: Manage Corporate Compliance across the Region, including fraud and corruption prevention, conflicts of interest, sanctions screening, data protection, safeguarding, and sensitive complaints. Provide functional leadership to compliance staff and focal points across the Region and ensure implementation of WHH's global compliance policies. Implement and strengthen WHH's Corporate Compliance Management Program and 'prevent, detect, respond' processes across Country Offices. Provide Corporate Compliance training to staff and partners. Ensure sensitive compliance complaints are channelled through WHH's global Complaints Response Mechanism. Initiate, conduct, or oversee investigations of sensitive compliance cases. Collaborate with Legal & Compliance at Head Office and relevant functions such as HR, IT, Finance, Supply Chain and Project Management. Advise Regional Management and Country Directors on strategic and operational Corporate Compliance matters. Represent WHH Compliance in relevant external expert meetings.
Requirements: University degree in Law, Management, Administration, Audit, Finance/Accounting, or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a similar role, with sound knowledge of Corporate Compliance and compliance risk management. Understanding of the humanitarian context and experience working in multicultural environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in training and capacity building, with strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Willingness and ability to travel within country project areas.
Closing date: September 22, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application by September 22, 2026 via the organisation's online recruiting system. Apply online: https://www.welthungerhilfe.org/jobs