Provide Strategic Leadership for the Ethics & Compliance Framework:
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of PDO’s Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Framework. Embed the General Business Principles (GBP) and Code of Conduct consistently across all PDO functions and contractor communities. Advise ELG/SLG and Board Committees on compliance risks, ethical dilemmas, and governance matters.
Lead Company-wide Ethics & Compliance Risk Management:
Oversee identification, assessment, and documentation of E&C risks across PDO and contractor operations. Maintain and update the E&C risk register and integrate findings with GRA for enterprise risk reporting. Drive mitigation planning, risk ownership, and monitoring through KRIs and compliance dashboards.
Oversee Third-Party Risk Management :
Provide executive oversight for risk assessment, due diligence, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) of suppliers, contractors, JV partners, and government-facing entities. Ensure robust sanctions screening, red-flag identification, and risk-based mitigation plans. Oversee continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and corrective actions for high-risk third parties.
Lead Contracting & Procurement (CP) Compliance:
Ensure compliance controls are embedded throughout the procurement lifecycle—tendering, evaluation, award, and contract management. Provide expert guidance on COI, ethical sourcing, bid integrity, waiver justifications, and supplier governance. Strengthen compliance clauses in contracts and ensure Supplier Code of Conduct adherence.
Direct Fraud Risk Management & Investigations Support:
Lead PDO’s fraud risk management strategy, including fraud risk assessments, root cause analysis, and internal control improvements. Support and oversee the E&C Investigations Team on complex cases involving fraud, collusion, bribery, and procurement-related misconduct. Serve as a key member of the Defalcation Committee and liaise with the State Audit Institution on fraud-related matters.
Governance of Policies, Procedures & Compliance Controls:
Oversee development, review, and governance of all Ethics & Compliance policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of compliance controls across all PDO directorates. Drive closure of audit findings, assurance actions, and compliance reviews.
Oversight of Conflicts of Interest & Gifts & Hospitality Management:
Lead governance of COI and G&H systems, ensuring effective disclosure, tracking, assessment, and escalation. Manage high-risk or sensitive cases involving senior staff and external stakeholders. Provide analysis, trends, and insights for leadership decision-making.
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting:
Lead PDO’s compliance monitoring, data analytics, and continuous assurance programmes. Prepare compliance reports for ELG, Board Committees, auditors, and external authorities. Implement compliance dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and performance metrics.
Regulatory Compliance, Sanctions & External Requirements:
Ensure full compliance with ABC, AML, sanctions, trade controls, data protection, procurement rules, and local/international regulations. Monitor regulatory changes and advise the organisation proactively. Oversee sanctions governance, screening protocols, and escalation management.
Leadership of Personal Data Protection (PDP) Compliance:
Oversee PDO’s Personal Data Protection programme and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements. Manage privacy-related risks, stakeholder responsibilities, and remediation actions. Support the business with guidance on data handling, retention, and breach management.
