Senior Compliance Officer – UNOC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide support in the development and implementation of a compliance framework for UNOC & its subsidiaries.
• Participate in the development of tools, systems and processes to inculcate a compliance culture within UNOC & its subsidiaries.
• Participate in the development and review of internal policies for UNOC and its subsidiaries.
• Provide support in undertaking of regular compliance evaluation for UNOC & its subsidiaries.
• Provide support in the preparation of regular compliance reports for EXCO & the Board.
• Support the monitoring of legal and regulatory developments within Uganda and globally that may affect UNOC business and ensure that these are effectively communicated and complied with where necessary.
• As and when required, support the Head of Compliance in liaising with the industry regulators to ensure a coordinated working approach between UNOC and the respective regulators.
• Participate in preparing compliance plans and ensuring the compliance framework is updated and continuously adhered to
• Support and participate in initiatives and processes to create awareness across the UNOC business on legal, regulatory, and internal policies compliance requirements.
• As required, interpret, provide advice and guidance on legal and regulatory compliance matters to UNOC and its subsidiaries.
• Support the compilation and maintenance of regulatory documentation databases including applicable laws, regulations and ensuring these are kept updated at all times
• Coordinate and ensure all necessary submissions to regulators are made in a timely fashion in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree (Hons) in law (LLB).
• Must have at least 6 (six) years’ of relevant experience, three (3) of which should be in governance related activities in a corporate entity of high repute
• Experience in drafting and review of policies and internal processes

Skills and Competencies

• Must have excellent analytical, research and drafting skills
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Compliance Management
• Implementation of Monitoring Tools
• Contract Risk Management
• 10)Stakeholder Management