Compliance and Systems Director

About the role

The Compliance and Systems Director (CSD) joins the senior management team of People in Need’s Ethiopia programme, reporting to the Country Director. The CSD is responsible for ensuring that the organisation complies with all internal policies and external donor requirements while overseeing the systems that support logistics, procurement, finance and human resources.

Key responsibilities

• Lead organisational compliance by advising staff on the application and enforcement of internal and external regulations.
• Interpret and implement donors’ contractual requirements and ensure adherence to People in Need internal procedures.
• Manage and improve support systems across logistics, procurement, finance and HR to enable efficient programme delivery.
• Provide guidance to create an enabling environment for the implementation of the country programme.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with extensive experience in compliance, systems management and programme support functions.
• Proven ability to work with diverse donors and institutional partners.
• Strong understanding of logistics, procurement, finance and HR processes in an international NGO context.

Required skills