Risk Mgmt and Compliance Off

Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.

Risk Management and Compliance Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The position is a part of the Risk Management initiative, increasing investment in and attention to risk management, compliance and oversight to better identify, mitigate and respond to important risks in field operations.  The aim is to achieve a more risk-informed management of Operations by reinforcing the continuum between risk identification, root-cause analysis, implementation of risk mitigation measures and response to risks. Key operational risks that affect delivery and impact will be reviewed with particular attention being paid to risks of fraud, corruption, terrorism, money laundering and sexual exploitation and abuse of refugees as well as harassment among team members.

Reporting to the Senior Risk Management and Compliance Advisor, the incumbent will support operational managers in effective risk management and compliance thereby improving risk culture and integrity in the organization. 

The incumbent shall assist in reviewing the adequacy of risk management and compliance systems, structures, procedures and capacities across the Operation, and support development and delivery of measures as appropriate for their strengthening.

The incumbent will be part of a network Risk Management 2.0 practitioners and will support corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) capacity to ensure coherence of approach, identify and address systemic root causes requiring a corporate-level response, and the sharing of best-practice.

Compliance with relevant policies and rules in operational management constitutes a significant component of risk mitigation. Therefore this position will include review of compliance and support to address any issues arising, with analysis of reasons for non-compliance and appropriate measures going forward.

The incumbent will work with managers and staff to assist and build their capacities to identify and address risk and compliance issues in their areas of responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- Risk management is integrated through planning and decision-making processes throughout the operation.
- UNHCR managers and staff are supported in their risk and compliance responsibilities through practical advice and assistance.
- Potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk are identified and corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues are developed and implemented.
- The Corporate Risk Register is maintained and regularly reviewed.
- Lessons learned are disseminated

Responsibility
- Provide support on risk management approaches, tools and compliance issues to management and staff.
- Support the integration of risk management in operational planning and decision-making processes.
- Support the review of risks across the operation, including identification, analysis and assessment.
- Support the design and implementation of risk mitigation actions as appropriate.
- Assist the risk advisor and functional units in the operation with all aspects of risk management.
- Maintain and update the Corporate Risk Register as an active risk management tool.
- Support the coordination and delivery of relevant trainings, workshops and other capacity building initiatives relevant to risk management and compliance internally and with partners.
- Contribute to improving procedures that integrate risk management and compliance within the Operation.
- Assist in the coordination and the  follow-up on the oversight entities recommendations (audit, inspection, evaluation as well as internal compliance monitoring/coordination review assignment), and take appropriate action with the operation's focal points to address any problems or difficulties arising from monitoring of the process.
- Undertake support missions in the operation as necessary and agreed/requested.
- Contribute to inter-agency forums and discussions related to risk management and compliance.
- Prepare/contribute relevant inputs to reports and analysis as requested.

Authority
- Access to staff and records as required to perform work.
- Represent the Senior Risk Management and Compliance Advisor as assigned.
- Assist in the review of the risk and compliance across the operation.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Business Administration, Management, Law, Economics, International Relations or related fields plus minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the position with at least four (4) years' experience with UNHCR, other UN and/or humanitarian field. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR regulations and policies.
- Good knowledge of UNHCR/UN information systems (MSRP, Focus etc.) and standard computer applications (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, etc.).
- Demonstrated high level of integrity, objectivity, impartiality and fairness.
- Very strong analysis and drafting skills.
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Professional qualification in accounting, audit, fraud, public administration.
- General specific learning/training in the fields of evaluations, risk and programme management. 
- Knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Risk Management and Compliance Officer positions. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
X001L3 - Analytical Thinking Level 3
X005L3 - Planning and Organizing Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3

For those people applying for High Risk Duty Stations, we strongly encourage them – before deciding to apply- to read the country specific security and welfare country profiles which can be found on the Intranet under Support Services - Duty of Care (https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html). Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care.

 

Staff after having applied to High Risk Duty Stations will have access to country specific information webinars with Field Safety Section (FSS) and Staff Welfare Section (SWS) colleagues and provided with a tool to test their psychological preparedness for serving in High Risk Duty Stations. Applicants who applied for a position in a High Risk country will receive, after the deadline for applications has expired, a joint invitation from the Staff Welfare Section (SWS) and the Field Safety Section (FSS) to participate in these webinars. During the Webinars, latest updates on security and well-being will be provided, and FSS and SWS will address questions raised by participants. Applicants are highly encouraged to benefit, when applicable, from all measures as they provide most up-to-date security and well-being information helpful to assess staff’s readiness to serve in a High Risk Duty Station. A Staff Welfare Officer will also be available, if and when required, to discuss with interested applicants the results of the psychological preparedness tool as well as readiness for assignment in High Risk Duty Stations.

 

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Please note that the closing date for vacancies in this addendum 3 to the  September 2019 Compendium is Monday 30 December  2019 (midnight Geneva time)