Due Diligence Officer

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.

Due Diligence Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR Division of External Relations (DER), and the Due Diligence team is a part of Private Partnership and Philanthropy Section (PPH).

As per the strategy, and in order to achieve the ambitious PSP objectives of mobilizing necessary resources for UNHCR, the PPH Section develops and strengthens long-term partnerships with companies, foundations and private philanthropists. This includes leveraging the capacities of this segment to support UNHCR and refugees through funding but also through other forms of support, such as advocacy, visibility, expertise, innovation and public engagement. All partnership with a private sector entity ¿ whether it entails a cash donation or not ¿ must be vetted through the Due Diligence process.

The Due Diligence Officer will be reporting to the Chief of Private Partnership and Philanthropy Section and will be managing the Due Diligence team, which serves as the point of entry for assessing compliance, reputational risk, and cost benefit analysis for UNHCR when developing a private sector partnership. The Due Diligence team supports colleagues across the Organization on the review and approval of private sector partnerships that carry financial and/or non-financial value for the Organization.

The incumbent will be required to liaise through constructive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including PSP fundraisers and colleagues outside of PSP.


All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Supervise the screening of existing and new partners and donors (including corporations, foundations and private philanthropists) including managing and prioritizing enquiries from the PSP network and from Field Operations regarding screening and due diligence on prospective partners.
- Ensure that potential private sector donors and partners are screened according to UNHCR due diligence policies and procedures, and ensure the compliance of such policies and procedures within UNHCR when donations from private sector entities are accepted and processed.
- Conduct additional research on partners based on publicly available information to verify compliance with UNHCR¿s screening criteria and identify potential risks, with a focus on reputational risks.
- Draft and consolidate screening results for review by the supervisor and/or the Partnership Governing Board, as per the due diligence policy.
- Manage reputational and other risks to UNHCR resulting from partnerships and donations, including bringing such potential risks to the attention of the supervisor.
- Maintain detailed records of due diligence activities, including maintaining and periodically reviewing a central registry/database of all screened partners, as well as potential partners being actively approached. Make the screening information accessible and available to PSP and non-PSP colleagues as appropriate.
- Liaise with UNHCR¿s external due diligence data provider and other suppliers to access database reports, commission custom-made reports (if needed) and obtain any other information required by the Due Diligence team to fulfil their functions.
- Keep abreast of relevant business, legislative, regulatory and corporate social responsibility (CSR) developments and trends in key PSP markets, advising the supervisor on critical issues.
- Conduct training sessions, develop guidelines, and deliver presentations for HQ divisions, National Associations, Bureaux, and Field Operations¿ staff on the Due Diligence process and the importance of managing reputational risk in partnerships.
- Act as the point of contract for PSP and the rest of UNHCR on matters related to Due Diligence.
- Coordinate and liaise with members of the Private Partnership Governing Board for voting and other necessary sessions.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Social Sciences;
Law;
Public Administration;
International Relations;
Business Administration;
Economics;  
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified. 

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Minimum 4 years¿  of relevant international work experience in a not-for-profit organization, the UN and/or in a global private sector company. Thorough knowledge of current trends and practices of public-private partnerships, corporate social responsibility, fundraising policy, planning and strategy development. Proven ability to work independently and effectively and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
Exposure to UN system with particular focus on screening partnerships for humanitarian causes preferred. Exposure to UNHCR-specific due diligence and training/learning activities an asset. Experience performing screening on private sector partnerships is a significant asset. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment. Knowledge of UN and specifically UNHCR rules and procedures.

Functional Skills
MS-Reporting skills;
MS-Research;
RM-Resource Management;
MS-Monitoring & Evaluation;
MS-Data Collection and Analysis;
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation;
IT-Computer Literacy;
SO-Critical Thinking and problem solving;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.


This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. 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

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 advertisements in the Add.3 March 2020 Compendium is Thursday 9 July 2020 (midnight Geneva time).