International Program Portfolio & Compliance Lead

Rädda Barnen / Save the Children Sweden; Bromma; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Children Sweden is seeking a Portfolio/Compliance Manager for the International Program in Stockholm. The role focuses on creating and monitoring comprehensive compliance plans, ensuring adherence to donor requirements, and coordinating with country offices and partners to uphold quality and donor standards.

The successful candidate will manage audits, deliver training, and support portfolio management while aligning with country strategies and operational plans.

Qualifications

• Academic degree or equivalent experience in relevant area.
• Significant experience in compliance with institutional donors (e.g., Sida, ECHO, INTPA, World Bank, UNOCHA).
• Experience in international development or humanitarian programme management and donor reporting.
• Experience with EU, Sida, UN donor requirements.
• Experience handling audits and responding to audit processes.
• Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information and communicate findings.
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and cross-functional coordination.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Create, oversight and monitor systematic compliance plans within the Sweden International Program.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, monitor donor compliance in awards, and report findings.
• Provide training on operationalising plans and respond to queries.
• Track and log compliance issues and audit findings, incidents and key controls.
• Provide support to portfolio management and coordinate with country offices and partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Standards compliance

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Academic degree or equivalent experience in relevant area

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Lists and Copilot)

SharePoint

Agresso

Job description

Save the Children Sweden is seeking a Portfolio/Compliance Manager for the International Program in Stockholm. The role focuses on creating and monitoring comprehensive compliance plans, ensuring adherence to donor requirements, and coordinating with country offices and partners to uphold quality and donor standards.

The successful candidate will manage audits, deliver training, and support portfolio management while aligning with country strategies and operational plans.