Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is the central operations Bureau in UNDP that supports the organization in the provision of management services. Drawing on client needs, user experience, sound analytics, and a risk-informed approach, BMS provides policy, oversight, advisory and transactional services, and solutions for UNDP to deliver fully integrated development solutions. In doing so, BMS keeps pace with the evolving needs and expectations of development partners and international best practice through strengthening and innovating business operations. In line with UNDP’s Strategic Plan, BMS also aims to provide effective, improved and customer-focused procurement services to clients both internal and external to UNDP.

BMS’s Office of Budget, Performance and Compliance (BMS/BPC) is dedicated to supporting UNDP’s Strategic Plan by managing UNDP’s Institutional Budget (IB) formulation processes, strengthening operational performance, risk management, and compliance across the organization, and delivering effective and client-oriented integrated solutions. As a result, this Office helps ensure that UNDP has the corporate capacity for data-driven institutional budget formulation, corporate decision support through forecasting and scenario analyses, consistently addresses operational performance through innovation in operational efficiency solutions, efficiently tracks and supports the resolution of audit recommendations as well as provides risk-management support to the organization and the Chief Risk Officer. BMS/BPC aims to provide UNDP and its bureaus with added efficiency, clarity, predictability, and visibility of its budgetary and operational capabilities. BMS/BPC is comprised of five lead divisions dedicated to the mandate of this Office – Client Services Division; Performance Division; Compliance Division; Operational Due Diligence Division; and Budget Division.

The Operational Due Diligence Division contributes to risk management and operational effectiveness across UNDP by providing enhanced vetting recommendations, conducting ongoing corporate monitoring and reporting, providing advisory services to country offices/units/bureaus, maintaining and refining corporate policy, guidance, tools and procedures as required, and supporting senior management with the implementation of policies, specifically the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”) and the Vendor Sanctions Policy, across UNDP. This position reports to the Chief of the BMS/BPC/Operational Due Diligence Division.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of the BMS/BPC/Operational Due Diligence Division, the AML/CFT Specialist plays an integral part in the implementation of the UNDP Policy on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). The incumbent will work closely with various offices within BMS (e.g., the Office of Legal Services (BMS/OLS), Treasury in the Office of Financial Management (BMS/OFM/Treasury), the Office of Procurement (BMS/OP), the Office of Information Technology Management (BMS/ITM), etc.), functional owners in central bureaus (e.g., the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), etc.), the Office of Audit and Investigation (OAI) and AML/CFT focal points in country offices, regional and central bureaus to:

  1. Support the implementation of the UNDP AML/CFT policy; and
  2. Support organizational performance and capacity building on AML/CFT matters across UNDP.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Effective support and guidance for the implementation of the UNDP AML/CFT policy
  • Supports the implementation of, and compliance with, the AML/CFT policy and operational guidelines, including enhanced vetting;
  • Collects vetting data from public and non-public official sources of information, verifies and screens counterparties and provides vetting recommendations for counterparties in countries subject to enhanced vetting;
  • Helps manage the system and tools that track UNDP's AML/CFT policy implementation and caseload priorities;
  • Performs ongoing corporate monitoring and reporting related to AML/CFT, including conducting sample testing of compliance, reviewing exception reports, etc.;
  • Helps provide support to the Senior Designated Officer (SDO) on AML/CFT matters, including coordinating with the Corporate Vetting Committee (CVC) as and when directed to by the Chief of the BMS/BPC/Operational Due Diligence Division;  
  • Coordinates with country offices, regional and central bureaus across UNDP to provide consolidated assessment of AML/CFT risks across UNDP and advise on office and bureau risk mitigation activities across UNDP;
  • Supports the corporate risk analysis process for determination of countries subject to enhanced vetting;
  • Supports ad-hoc projects aimed at enhancing or remediating controls relating to the counterparty vetting processes;
  • Identifies and works with various stakeholders across UNDP to address any gaps or issues related to UNDP AML/CFT controls and processes;
  • Updates and maintains UNDP internal lists related to AML/CFT, as required;
  • Maintains strong positive working relationships and constructive dialogue with key internal and external stakeholders on AML/CFT matters;
  • Supports maintenance and refinement (as required) of corporate AML/CFT policies, guidance, tools and procedures based on continuous learning and best practices;
  • Helps provide corporate advice on AML/CFT issues or cases escalated by country offices/units/bureaus; and
  • Performs other related duties, as required.

2) Provide corporate reporting and analytics

  • Undertakes research, data collection and provision of substantive analysis of the AML/CFT policy implementation, including on vetting activities;   
  • Performs analytical work, provides corporate reporting, and develops corporate monitoring tools for the effective implementation of the AML/CFT policy;
  • Supports the Chief of the BMS/BPC/Operational Due Diligence Division by drafting briefings, reports, data visualizations and presentations to the SDO, CVC, the Organizational Performance Group (OPG) and the Executive Group (EG), as required, on AML/CFT matters; and
  • Proactively seeks additional data sets that might be relevant for specific analyses and works with BMS/ITM, BMS/BPC/Performance Division, BMS/OLS, BMS/OFM and OAI to make continuous improvements to business analytics, including design, development and enhancement of corporate dashboards and reports, as required.

3) Support organizational performance and capacity building on AML/CFT matters

  • Helps collect and synthesize lessons learned from AML/CFT policy implementation to identify risks for the Organization, share learning and advise UNDP management decision-making on required revisions to policies, procedures, and screening methods;
  • Supports development of AML/CFT-related trainings and delivers training sessions, as required;
  • Provides technical guidance to country offices/units/bureaus and business process owners, and advises on how they may strengthen identification, assessment and mitigation of AML/CFT risks in their operating environment;
  • Contributes to alignment of UNDP’s Financial Rules and Regulations (FRRs) and budgetary and financial management policies and procedures with UNDP’s AML/CFT frameworks and guidance documents;
  • Undertakes research and analysis of AML/CFT policies and procedures, new or emerging global compliance issues and trends, and evolving regulatory frameworks on AML/CFT-related matters and makes recommendations for changes and/or modifications to UNDP policy, processes and tools;
  • Helps contribute to inter-agency knowledge sharing and cooperation on related matters; and
  • Supports continuous learning on AML/CFT matters across the organization to foster a culture of risk management.
Competencies
Core competencies - UNDP Core Competencies can be found here.
  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all
  • Adapt with Agility : LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 4: Able to make difficult decisions in challenging situations, inspire confidence
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Management- Communication

  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
  • Ability to manage communications internally and externally

Legal- Legal analysis skills

  • The ability to digest a large amount of information and facts in order to frame and understand an issue, apply the legal framework to the particular set of facts and present a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the situation presented in order to deliver practical and meaningful advice. This skill includes the ability to provide an objective assessment of the case, the organization's best arguments for proceeding and a recommended course of action. It also includes the capacity to think creatively and flexibly, within the applicable legal framework.

Legal- Knowledge of applicable legal framework

  • Understanding of the legal norms as applied to the United Nations in general, and to UNDP in particular. This includes an understanding of the structure, functioning and operations of UNDP within the broader UN system and the application of international treaties, including the UN Charter, GA resolutions, the relevant basic country assistance agreement and UN system-wide legal instruments, as well as an understanding of the internal legal framework (financial regulations and rules, policies, and procedures) of UNDP.

Finance- Anti-Fraud, Anti-bribery and corruption

  • Anti-bribery and corruption: Understand the policy and best practice relating to anti-bribery and corruption controls and ensures these are implemented and widely understood within the organization.
  • Anti-fraud: Understands the fraud risks faced by public bodies and is able to effectively analyse data to support fraud identification and fraud risk management; understands the fraud risks faced by public bodies and is able to conduct fraud risk assessment and response plan.

Finance- Financial Risk Management

  • Ensures financial resilience through proactive assessment of risk, implementation of controls and taking mitigating action. Understands risk and reward in relation to collaborative and commercial projects. Ensures a culture of positive risk management.

Business Development- Knowledge Generation

  • Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need

Business Management- Risk Management

  • Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:

  • Advanced university degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Compliance or related discipline.

  • Professional anti-financial crime or AML/CFT accreditation (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, ICA, CFE) will be an advantage.

Experience:
  • A minimum of five (5) years with an advanced degree (or seven (7) years with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in the areas of risk management, AML/CFT and/or dealing with financial crimes at the international level.
  • Of the five years, at least two (2) years of experience with AML/CFT and/or implementing sanctions compliance programs at the international level, preferably within a large financial institution, Big 4 environment, or a large development organization.
  • Adequate knowledge of ERP systems (Salesforce / Oracle Cloud); and expertise in using Microsoft Office software applications (e.g., MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) required.
  • Advanced knowledge of data modelling, data cube and visualization tools (such as Power BI, Oracle OTBI, etc.) is preferable.
  • Experience in AML/CFT risk assessments, control assessments and residual risk assessments.
  • Experience in conducting AML/CFT or anti-financial crime training preferred.
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural setting or across multiple countries and development contexts preferred.
  • Strong understanding of core pillars of effective AML/CFT and sanctions programs.
  • Previous experience using automated AML/CFT screening applications preferred.
  • Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders on complex AML/CFT issues preferred.

Language:

  • Fluency in English is required
  • Working knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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