CHIEF, COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT UNIT

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in Kingston, Jamaica in the Executive Office of the Secretary- General. The Chief of the Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU) will report to the Secretary-General through the Chief of Staff.

Purpose Overview The International Seabed Authority is seeking a senior regulatory compliance and risk practitioner experienced in the government regulatory sector and/or the extractive or related industries sector to lead the Authority’s compliance team and act as Chief of CARMU.

The overall purpose of this position is to act as the senior lead for the effective management of contracts relating to activities in the Area and to promote a culture of compliance assurance and sound risk assessment and management by proactively managing regulatory compliance and risk management programmes in line with the Authority’s Strategic Plan and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will be expected to develop a robust and consistent cross-organizational approach to delivering compliance assurance that supports the Authority’s objectives and builds credibility with the Authority’s stakeholder base.

The Chief of CARMU will lead, supervise, and manage the existing staff of CARMU and will also be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision for CARMU over the next five years.

Responsibilities -Lead effective management of contracts for activities in the Area, including annual reports, periodic reviews, data submission and other obligations of contractors.

-Develop and maintain a seabed mining registry in line with international best practice.

-Assess the regulatory impact of the regulatory framework on the contractors and the ISA and, in combination with other functional units, lead the development and implementation of the Authority's compliance assurance and risk management framework and culture, through an appropriate programme that demonstrates the effective identification and management of risk and implement effective risk policies, governance, assessments and oversight practices.

-Design a compliance assurance implementation strategy to ensure that the Authority's contractor base complies with their regulatory and contract obligations, regulatory reporting, and regulatory relationship management.

-Manage a robust regulatory reporting programme; manage a comprehensive monitoring and audit programme and evaluate compliance controls; maintain a calendar of compliance obligations and holding workstream owners accountable; managing cross-functional compliance issue management projects.

-Develop guidance and training material for regulated entities and stakeholder base.

-Develop a risk-based non-compliance decision matrix.

-Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory compliance matters and build relationships with the contractor base and key stakeholders.

-Prepare and submit timely and accurate regulatory compliance performance reports as required by the Secretary-General or organs of the Authority, including the Council and the Legal and Technical Commission.

-Help owners of regulatory obligations in other teams understand the obligations and standards expected by regulators to build scalable mechanisms and controls.

-Optimize internal workflow processes, including operating procedures and checklists.

-Contribute to the improvement of the organizational performance of ISA.

-Other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision- making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Education An advanced university degree, Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent in Law, Ocean Studies, Engineering or Business Administration is required.

Work Experience i. Minimum 10 years combined relevant experience in a government regulatory agency, international organization or in-house regulatory compliance role (preferably in the mining sector) is required.

ii. Strong communication skills, including excellent writing ability in English, and the capacity to produce complex technical reports, studies and official documentation, is required.

iii. Relevant professional qualifications in assurance, risk or a related discipline are desirable.

iv. Demonstrated experience and expertise in leading a compliance assurance and risk function (public or private sector) is desirable.

v. Demonstrated experience building quality assurance and compliance programmes and processes is desired.

vi. Experience in building and managing an efficient and effective team is desired.

vii. The ability to work with high-level stakeholders is desired.

viii. Strong negotiation and influencing skills, along with significant technical credibility is desired.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the ISA Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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