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Water.org

Compliance Specialist

Water.org

Compliance Specialist strengthening Water.org’s global compliance programs. Managing governance, privacy, due diligence, and sanctions processes for an international water and sanitation nonprofit.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeNairobi • 🇰🇪 KenyaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing compliance programs across global operations, with a strong focus on data privacy, due diligence, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and enhance compliance practices through structured documentation and independent ownership.

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Compliance Program ManagementData Privacy PracticesDue Diligence and Sanctions ScreeningStakeholder EngagementProcess Management

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Hard Skills
Compliance ManagementData PrivacyDue DiligenceSanctions ComplianceRisk ManagementLegal OperationsProcess ManagementEntity RegistrationMulti-Jurisdictional ComplianceDocumentation Discipline
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Starter MindsetCollaborationStakeholder Engagement
Industry Keywords
NonprofitNGOCorporate GovernanceEthical StandardsGlobal ComplianceMulti-Country OperationsLegal StudiesBusiness ComplianceAnti-Bribery ComplianceData Subject Requests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage compliance program activities across Water.org's global footprint
  • Support corporate governance, entity registrations, and good-standing requirements across multiple countries and legal entities
  • Support and strengthen data privacy practices
  • Handle data subject requests and navigate multi-jurisdiction privacy frameworks
  • Run counterparty due diligence and sanctions screening processes, including OFAC and anti-bribery compliance
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, and regional country teams to embed compliance practices into daily operations
  • Help build and mature the compliance program through structure, documentation discipline, and independent ownership
  • Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; degree in Legal Studies, Business, Compliance, or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in compliance, legal operations, risk management, or process-focused roles
  • Preferably experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional programs within an international nonprofit, NGO, or mission-driven organization
  • Working knowledge of data privacy, third-party due diligence, and sanctions/anti-bribery compliance is a plus
  • Strong organizational, process management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, multicultural environment
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Commitment to Water.org's mission, values, and ethical standards
  • Corporate, multi-jurisdictional compliance experience across multiple legal entities valued as much as or more than nonprofit-sector experience
  • Self-starter mindset and ability to own compliance processes end to end with minimal day-to-day direction
  • Experience building or significantly maturing a compliance program
  • Comfort partnering across Legal, Finance, HR, and regional teams as a collaborative advisor

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Country-specific benefits
  • Market-based, competitive salary
  • Periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement
  • Growth opportunities
  • Collaborative culture
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Reasonable accommodation, when necessary
  • Equal opportunity employment