Snr Ethics & Compliance Officer (Four Years Contract)

Job DescriptionAbout the CompanyPetroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supplyPurpose of the JobThis strategic role leads the ethics & behaviour function in PDO and is essential in ensuring that PDO sustains a ethical culture. The individual in the role provides strategic advice and ensures implementation of actions to obtain a step change in the ethics and compliance standards of PDO. To set up procedures and to ensure that ethics and compliance risks are identified and appropriate alternative approaches and strategies are considered in the conduct of business, at all times consistent with the Statement of General Business Principles and the Code of Behaviors. Communicating across the company (including senior management) and its contractors around Ethics & Behavior. In addition, the Ethics & Behaviors Officer is responsible for establishing, implementing and running an effective investigation and compliance process, carry out and implements audit actions, participate in the activities of the Defalcation Committee, liaise with State Audit Institution, provide training to staff and be the focal point for the PDO “Blow the Whistle” procedure.Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Minimum 10 - 12 years of work experience in the field of compliance, fraud risk, anti-bribery and/or criminal investigation (including financial crimes). Proven track record of implementing change, project management, cross-functional and cross-business teams.Main Responsibilities Sustaining the ethics and behaviors (E&B) culture throughout PDO. Development and implementing a risk-based PDO E&B programme. Independently assessing and reporting on effectiveness of Business E&B programme. Working with the PDO assurance team (FFCC) to ensure consistency and efficiency of the compliance effort across PDO. More specifically, this individual will be responsible for providing and coordinating ethics and investigation support as follows: Educate PDO community about E&B risks Establish and implement a process for investigations, including setup, terms of reference, assignment of team, case management, reporting and close-out, incident reporting procedures and establishing Investigation Principles Focal point for PDO “Blow the Whistle” procedure Co-ordinate development of a risk-based E&B programme and investigation process Create and consult with a network of business focal, on incorporation of E&B risks into the risk assessment process Develop and implement the E&B training strategy and monitor training delivery by relevant Subject Matter Experts; Ensure processes are in place to identify at risk staff for particular Code of Behaviours topics, to invite targeted staff to attend the training, and to record training course completion Consult with HR on effectiveness of consequence management processes and with leadership teams on consequence management decisions and consistencySkills RequiredOther Job Details