Overview

The Compliance Manager ensures that all organizational activities align with legal standards and internal policies, promoting transparency and accountability. This role involves monitoring compliance practices, conducting audits, and providing guidance to staff, ultimately supporting our mission to drive social impact in Uganda.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks and areas for improvement.
• Provide training and support to staff on compliance-related issues and best practices.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect organizational operations.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to the board and relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Collaborate with various departments to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Investigate compliance violations and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop and maintain a compliance tracking system to ensure timely follow-up on compliance issues.
• Actively participate in strategic planning to align compliance initiatives with organizational goals.

Interview questions to ask

1. Behavioral: Can you describe a time when you identified a compliance issue within your organization? What steps did you take to address it?
2. Situational: Imagine you discover that a team member has inadvertently breached compliance regulations. How would you handle the situation?
3. Role-Specific: What strategies do you employ to ensure that all staff members are aware of and adhere to compliance policies?
4. Values-Based: How does your personal commitment to social impact align with the mission of the organisation?
5. Behavioral: Tell us about a time when you had to advocate for compliance in a challenging environment. What was the outcome?
6. Situational: If you were tasked with developing a new compliance training program for volunteers, what key elements would you include?
7. Role-Specific: How do you stay updated on compliance regulations and best practices relevant to nonprofits in Uganda?
8. Values-Based: In your view, what role does transparency play in building trust with donors and the community?
9. Behavioral: Describe a project where you had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance. How did you manage differing priorities?
10. Situational: If an unexpected compliance challenge arose during a major project, how would you prioritize your response?
11. Role-Specific: What tools or systems do you find most effective for tracking compliance and reporting? Why?
12. Values-Based: How do you incorporate feedback from team members and the community into your compliance strategies?