8-UG RISK AND COMPLIANCE ADVISOR

Mercy Corps is seeking a Risk and Compliance Advisor to support the SUSTAINED and THEA programs in Uganda. The successful candidate will have experience in risk management, compliance, and internal audit, with a strong understanding of off-grid energy markets and donor compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law, risk management, development finance, or related field.
• Tertiary graduate qualification is an added advantage (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or internal audit within development finance institutions (DFIs), impact funds, or donor-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of off-grid energy markets, PAYGo business models, and challenges of frontier market financing is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor compliance frameworks (e.g., FCDO, USAID, GIZ, EU).
• Experience implementing E&S and governance safeguards in line with international standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

Benefits

• Mercy Corps offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical services and a high standard of living.
• The position requires up to 40% travel, which may include travel to insecure locations and areas with limited amenities.