Senior Coordinator (Integrity)

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.

Senior Coordinator (Integrity)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

All UNHCR¿s protection functions must be implemented with efficiency, integrity, and transparency.  Preventing and addressing fraud and corruption are integral to the management of UNHCR¿s operations.  The benefits associated with UNHCR¿s programs worldwide make them vulnerable to fraud and corruption, and preventing and addressing these issues enhances UNHCR¿s ability to execute its mandated responsibilities. 

UNHCR¿s 2008 Policy and Procedural Guidelines: Addressing Resettlement Fraud Perpetrated by Refugees introduced detailed guidance to enhance the effectiveness of the response to fraud committed by refugees in the context of resettlement; however, experience has shown that fraud often enters the process at a much earlier stage.  The quality and efficiency of registration and documentation are not only prerequisites for effective legal and physical protection of refugees but early and effective registration, documentation and status determination procedures are fundamental components of anti-fraud plans. 

UNHCR has now expanded the guidance on preventing and responding to fraud committed by persons of concern which existed only for resettlement processes, to all stages of refugee processing.  A new comprehensive anti-fraud policy will be rolled out in 2017; DIP will monitor compliance with the policy. UNHCR is also in the process of strengthening its internal coordination in matters related to the prevention of fraud and corruption more generally and it is important that any related UNHCR wide initiatives contain a strong protection element.

The Senior Coordinator (Integrity) will play an instrumental role in ensuring the effective roll out of the 2017 Policy, by developing supporting materials, providing advice, guidance and training on the implementation of and compliance with the new policy. The Senior Coordinator (Integrity) will also participate in UNHCR's anti-fraud and corruption work more generally by supporting organization wide initiatives and providing protection guidance and advice to other UNHCR entities. 

The Senior Coordinator (Integrity), reports to the Director, and is part of the DIP Senior Management Team. The incumbent has extensive work relations and contacts with a wide range of external end external stakeholders, often at the senior level, in coordinating and leading UNHCR's activities in responding to fraud committed by persons of concern and strengthening UNHCR's protection and assistance delivery systems to prevent fraud and corruption.  The Senior Coordinator (integrity) works closely with the Inspector General's Office, OIOS, field offices, Regional Bureaux, others in DIP (in particular the Resettlement Service, PNSS and the RSD Section).

The Senior Coordinator (Integrity) works with the global anti-fraud focal point network to address fraud though fraud risk identification, mitigation and deterrence and systematic review of procedures and areas of potential system weaknesses and vulnerability that may give rise to fraud and corruption in registration, RSD and resettlement processes.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability

-   Coordination with other UNHCR and related entities (in particular the IGO and OIOS) will be improved and protection input and guidance will be given to assist in the strengthening of UNHCR's protection and assistance program to prevent and respond to fraud and other malfeasance.

- UNHCR's Policy on addressing Fraud Committed by Persons of Concern is consistently and coherently applied throughout the organisation.

- Effective mechanism for oversight of UNHCR's Policy on addressing Fraud Committed by Persons of Concern is put in place.

- The integrity of UNHCR's protection and assistance interventions is improved by the issuance of advice on protection risk identification, appropriate oversight and safeguards (in coordination with other protection functions where appropriate).

- The integrity of UNHCR's individual case processing procedures and operations is ensured through timely identification and response to fraud committed by persons of concern. 

-The capacity of internal and external stakeholders is progressively improved through quality, timely and relevant training and development of materials on fraud prevention and deterrence available through on-line support tools.

Responsibility

- Monitor global compliance with the 2017 Policy on Addressing Fraud Committed by Persons of Concern.

-Provide prompt and accurate advice, guidance and operational support including through monitoring/mission support missions and other capacity building initiatives on issues concerning risk identification, protection oversight, fraud prevention and response.

- Assist operations with the implementation of the new comprehensive anti-fraud policy and operational guidelines by providing support to anti-fraud focal points, and specific operations as needed, through trainings and guidance. 

- Identify any areas of systemic weakness, vulnerability and risk of potential fraud committed by persons of concern.

- In close cooperation with operations, the incumbent will advise on appropriate oversight and accountability mechanisms in protection service delivery.

-Assist operations with the development of targeted SOPs and training.

-Provide support and guidance to investigations of complex fraud committed by persons of concern.

- Establish systems for receiving regional fraud reporting, provide global reports and updates on fraud committed by persons of concern.
 
-Establish a liaison role with internal and external counterparts involved in anti-fraud matters and investigations, such as Resettlement States, other UN agencies and NGOs.

- Work in close coordination with the IGO and OIOS and other relevant entities to address protection system vulnerabilities in a comprehensive manner.

Authority

- Represent DIP in meetings within UNHCR and represent UNHCR with external counterparts on issues concerning fraud and related matters.
-  Ensure staff and partner compliance with global anti-fraud policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of registration, RSD and resettlement.
- Provide Field Offices, Regional Bureaux, other parts of DIP guidance and advice as well as operational support fraud prevention and deterrence and related matters.
-Approve expenditure under the section budget within the DOAP.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree equivalent of a BA/BS in law, international relations, political science, social sciences or related field.  
- Minimum 12 years of professional work experience (11 years with graduate degree equivalent of a Master's) relevant to refugee protection. A minimum of 5 years must have been in the areas relevant to this position.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with principles and procedures related to refugee status determination and/or resettlement.
- Experience in managing and supervising team in the field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of UNHCR procedures and guidance related to fraud committed by Persons of Concern.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. 
-Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of another UN language (preferably French or Arabic).
Experience conducting trainings.
Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple competing deadlines. C001L4 - Accountability Level 4
C002L4 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 4
C003L4 - Communication Level 4
C004L4 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 4
C005L4 - Client & Result Orientation Level 4
C006L4 - Organizational Awareness Level 4
M001L4 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 4
M002L4 - Managing Performance Level 4
M006L4 - Managing Resources Level 4
M005L4 - Leadership Level 4
M003L4 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 4
M004L4 - Strategic Planning and Vision Level 4
X005L4 - Planning and Organizing Level 4
X001L4 - Analytical Thinking Level 4
X006L4 - Policy Development & Research Level 4

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 UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Please note that the closing date for vacancies in the  March 2020Compendium is Thursday 16 April 2020 (midnight Geneva time)