Assc 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.

Associate 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).
The Associate Due Diligence Officer will be a member of the Due Diligence team. The Associate Due Diligence Officer will conduct screening research for the due diligence process related to the delivery of partnerships between UNHCR with corporations, foundations, HNWI, and other Private Sector entities.
The Due Diligence team 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 all UNHCR on the review and approval of Private Sector Partnerships that carry financial and/or non-financial value for the organization.


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
- Maintain detailed records of screening activities, including maintaining and periodically reviewing a central registry/database of all screened partners, as well as potential partners being actively approached, ensuring that the screening information is made accessible as appropriate.
- Keep abreast of relevant business, economics, legislative, regulatory and corporate social responsibility (CSR) developments and trends in key PSP markets, advising the Due Diligence Officer on critical issues.
- Manage and Prioritize incoming enquiries from the PSP network, and from UNHCR colleagues outside of PSP, regarding screening and due diligence on current and prospective Private Sector partners.
- Liaise with UNHCR¿s external due diligence data providers to access database reports (and to commission custom-made reports if authorized).
- Ensure that the requested screening reports are submitted in a timely manner, regular communication with Due Diligence Officer is maintained and s/he is informed of all significant activity in concerned regions.
- Undertake extensive research for screening of current and prospective private sector partners and donors based on publicly available sources and information.
- Undertake cost benefit risk analysis of research to make informed and consistent screening result recommendations.
- Draft and consolidate comprehensive screening reports for review.
- Verify compliance with UNHCR¿s screening criteria and identify potential risks, with a special focus on reputational risks for the organisation.
- Support colleagues throughout the organization in following the two phases of the UNHCR Due Diligence process for engagement with the Private Sector.
- Work closely with, and communicate frequently with, the other Associate Screening officers on the Due Diligence team.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year 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:
Previous relevant work experience in a not-for-profit organization and/or in a global private sector company is required. Attention to details, problem-solving, follow-up ability and excellent time management.
Desirable:
Proven ability to work independently and effectively and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Corporate Social Responsibility knowledge and experience is an asset. Exposure to UN system with focus on risk management or partnerships for humanitarian causes preferred. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

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;
(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. C001L2 - Accountability Level 2
C002L2 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2
C003L2 - Communication Level 2
C004L2 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2
C005L2 - Client & Result Orientation Level 2
C006L2 - Organizational Awareness Level 2
X001L2 - Analytical Thinking Level 2
X005L2 - Planning and Organizing Level 2
X008L2 - Stakeholder Management Level 2

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 advertised in this addendum is Tuesday 2 February 2021 (mid-night Geneva time).