Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is a United Nations entity responsible for infrastructure, procurement and project management (General Assembly Resolution 65/176 of 2010). Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS is a service provider, a technical advisor and an implementer of projects to support our partners.

UNOPS work seeks environmental, social and economic sustainability, which contributes to the progress of equity and the common good of the countries in which it operates, thus promoting the improvement of the living conditions of the most needy people. UNOPS has a presence in 23O countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LCR region). Our services, products and technical assistance comply with the principles of the public administration of transparency, equity, integrity, free competition, impartiality, morality, effectiveness, efficiency and respect for national institutions.

UNOPS Mexico Country Office supports different collaboration initiatives by the Government of Mexico that are aimed at the fight against corruption and promoting transparency in public management, as well as strengthening government actions in the areas of acquisitions, infrastructure and management of high impact projects in Mexico. The work requires strategic and operational perspectives, management of resources ensuring transparency, effectiveness and efficiency that promotes the development and continuous strengthening of internal management, in order to ensure high quality results, in accordance with the needs of the partner in Mexico. The objective of the most prominent project (PharmaMX) is to support the Government of Mexico in its effort to guarantee the right to health access to the largest number of inhabitants through the planning and management of the consolidated purchase of medicines (period 2021-2024), as well as assistance in the profiling of the system and model of consolidated purchase of medicines for the health sector of the Government of Mexico.

This role is part of the Mexico Country Office and is independent from the PharmaMX project, under the Programme area which is working on controlling and managing key internal and external risks with organizational-wide consequences, associated with the PharmaMX project. This involves an active collaboration with HQ function (Ethics & Compliance Office) and includes aspects linked to:

  • personnel/vendor due diligence

  • ensuring effective management and assurance of key risks associated with corruption, collusion, safeguarding, ethics, information security and supply chain

  • implementation of risk management actions

  • coordinating training and awareness efforts on the topics of all the relevant risks

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme (Mexico Office) and with advisory from the Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Office (Headquarters in Copenhagen), the Risk Management Officer - Ethics and Compliance will focus on identifying and managing the ethical and regulatory compliance risks associated with the PharmaMX project, third parties (suppliers, partners, donors) and UNOPS personnel. He/She will be responsible for coordinating preventive measures, as well as coordinating any mitigation actions that may extend beyond the project team itself. The Analyst may also provide advice to the Mexico Office regarding the resolution of specific ethics-related issues.

The Risk Management Officer - Ethics and Compliance will be responsible for the following areas of work in relation to the PharmaMX project:

  1. Management of ethical risks and regulatory compliance

  2. Personnel advice and support

  3. Knowledge management and sharing

If you are interested in more detailed information about the functional responsibilities, please download the attached Terms of Reference. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

  • Advanced degree (master's degree) is required preferably in ethics, compliance, white collar crime or other related field.

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in law, legal studies, ethics, auditing, risk management or similar may be accepted, in combination with two additional years of experience.

  • Courses or other specific training related to ethics will be required for those who present a degree in areas not related to the position.

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of progressive experience in ethics roles is required, with a focus on white collar crime and/or anti-bribery and corruption, and/or corporate investigations and/or other contentious background.

  • Experience participating in a corporate or organizational ethics/compliance program is required.

  • Experience conducting or supporting corporate due diligence, inspections or investigation is required.

  • Practical experience working or living in Mexico or Latin America is required.

  • Proven experience in the area of ethical risks and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device sector is desirable.

  • Experience working at UNOPS, the UN System or other international organizations is desirable.


Language requirements:

  • Fluent Spanish is required .

  • An intermediate level of English is required.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Contractor - established as a regular contract which means there is a need for continued service. The contractor will receive monthly payments at the end of each month.  Contract level: IICA 1 or LICA (ICS-09) - OPEN TO BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CANDIDATES. IICA 1 (international candidates) or LICA 9, if the candidates are Mexican nationals or have permission to live in Mexico. In this case, the local salary scale of the country is applied.  
Contract Duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance. 
1 place available to work in Mexico City (family work place - family duty station)

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men regardless of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. 
Work and personal life balance: UNOPS values its staff and recognizes the importance of maintaining a balance between professional and personal responsabilities. We have a policy of work-personal balance and offer several possibilities for flexible hours. 
Upon request, UNOPS seeks the ability to accommodate candidates with special needs.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
Additional information
TORs_Risk Management Senior Officer_Ethics_IICA1.pdf (244 KB) 

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