ROLE SUMMARYThe Business Integrity Officer - Plantations is responsible for embedding compliance with Lipton's Code of Business Principles (the Code) and Code Policies and developing local due diligence procedures and other business controls with a view to embedding a compliance culture and achieving operational excellence in enforcing the Code between Lipton employees and relevant third parties within our Plantations in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.You will manage the Plantations Business Integrity Committee and be a respected and visible Go To person for the escalation of Code related issues within the Plantations.The Business Integrity Officer - Plantations must demonstrate the judgment, drive and influence needed to deploy Lipton's Business Integrity programmes across the Plantations for optimal results, in liaison with subject matter experts and consistent with the global Lipton Roadmap for Business Integrity.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESPREVENTIONEducation and Awareness:Global education and awareness programmes, monitoring of completion rates in Plantations.Additional education of specific Plantations employees / functional groups where requiredNew joiner awareness and on-boardingAnnual declarationsMaintains an understanding of applicable local compliance laws / regulations and best practicesDeployment of local procedures and controls to cover key local compliance areasEnforcing Code Of Business Principles (COBP) between Plantations employees, its customers, contractors, and suppliersDETECTIONPromoting the Code and Reporting channels:Manage local Code and compliance engagements within Plantations through town halls and leadership team engagements.Ensure that all reporting options/channels are clearly communicated.Ensure that Country and Cluster hotlines are accessible via freephone numbersCode compliance and (business) risk identification and assessment:Review, monitor and report Plantations' external issues and developments to the Leadership teamMaintain local Code compliance control requirements and proceduresEngagement with high risk third partiesEngagement with (local) procurement to ensure 3rd party compliance with relevant policies and standardsManage co-ordination of Plantations Code Compliance Self-Assessment and remediation plansRESPONSECode case handling and Investigations (breaches):End-end responsibility for all Code investigation in Plantations, from preparing investigation plan to sanctioning proposal and closing with the Plantations Business Integrity Committee. Escalation to and support the Leadership as and when necessary for cases handled by the Plantations Business Integrity Committee.Ensure all cases are investigated and concluded in conformance with defined global standardsDocumenting control and process failures and escalating to functional owners for remediationReporting and tracking of process improvementsEnsure quality of data input into the Business Integrity reporting system.Reporting on Code case statistics to the relevant Leadership Members.Informing the Leadership of any high-risk/reportable cases when these ariseIncident responseBeing a point of escalation within the Plantations and ensuring appropriate classification and review of compliance incidentsPreparation of position papers regarding any (Code) compliance concerns / challenges / questions receivedGOVERNANCEAdditional Code Committee Support:Code Business Partner to the Head of Tea Plantations – Africa and Plantations LeadershipSupport the Plantations Business Integrity Committee chair with agendas, reports, minutes and follow-up.OrganisationPoint of contact for any Code related queries in Plantations.Managing the Plantations Business Integrity Roadmap and Business Integrity organisationQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDDegree in Law or an equivalent qualificationMinimum 7 years post qualification experience, out of which 2-3 years' experience should involve compliance-related work.Candidate should have a good grasp of relevant underlying legal frameworks, compliance and risk.Ability to influence key stakeholders and to be an agent for changeAbility to manage potentially sensitive and complex investigations.TRAVELRegular travel across East Africa. Occasional international travel.LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORExhibit the LIPTON Teas & Infusions GROW Values
