Compliance and Risk Management Officer

Contract

This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 142,799 USD and 178,960 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Under the strategic direction of the AFR Compliance and Risk Management Committee (comprised of AFR's Executive Management), the COT/GMC shall manage AFRO's compliance programme on a day-to-day basis and be the focal point for all compliance issues in the African region. The COT/GMC will collaborate with WHO/HQ and other regions' related structures in the area of compliance work and support AFRO clusters, Inter Country Support Teams (ISTs) and the 47 Country offices and Liaison offices in providing high-quality advice on audit and compliance issues.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Director/GMC, the incumbent shall coordinate and lead the regional compliance work. Duties include:1. Manage the COT/AFRO Team and prioritize its work according to risk assessments and guidance received from the AFRO's Compliance and Risk Management Committee. Ensure that AFRO's compliance programme complies with international business standards;2. Administer the implementation of policies and procedures introduced by WHO Headquarters (HQ)/ Compliance, Risk Management and Ethics (CRE) and develop and propose AFRO specific strategies, policies and procedures that effectively mitigate operational, compliance and risks management in the GSM context; develop and recommend appropriate tools to systematically record, monitor and report on a wide range of organizational risk areas, facilitate securing of internal support to mitigate identified risks. Actively identify compliance risks and re-assess risks at regular intervals;3. Act as central focal point for compliance and risk management issues in the African Region and foster knowledge and awareness among AFRO staff of WHO regulations, rules, policies, procedures and internal controls;4. Lead and standardize compliance reviews of activities of the 47 WCO and the Clusters as well as of selected functional areas (procurement, travel, budget monitoring, etc.). Organize and coordinate programme management and administration reviews of WCOs and Clusters, involving multi-disciplinary review teams (Technical, GMC, HQ and other regions);5. As mandated by IOS, organize and carry out investigation work on suspected fraud cases;6. Act as secretary of the AFRO Compliance and Risk Management Committee comprised of AFRO Executive Management (organizing meetings, preparing meeting documents, coordinate the implementation of the Committee's decisions);7. Supervise support to WCOs to facilitate the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. Identify generic control weaknesses and assist budget holders to overcome these weaknesses. Report to Executive Management on the implementation of the internal and external audit recommendations;8. Identify best practices and support the development of internal capacity building for risk management at all levels of the Organization; develop training tools in risk management and compliance applicable to the different audiences in the Region and foster and promote a culture of risk management and compliance, raising staff awareness;9. Provide analysis and obtain information, as requested by the Director GMC, for senior management decisions. Prepare reports for AFRO's governing body on status of compliance and risk management activities in the region;10. Monitor Managerial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of all budget centers in the region, regularly report on performances to Executive Management and coordinate support to budget centers with low performances;11. Coordinate assessments of control systems in Ministries of Health in the AFR region for accounting and reporting of Direct Financial Cooperation funds in the context of due diligence and assurance activities; 12. Perform any other related responsibility as assigned by theDirector, GMC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master's level degree in management, public administration, law or other related fields. Desirable: Certification in auditing such as certified internal Auditor.

Experience

Essential: At least ten (10) years of experience at national/international level in management, auditing, compliance work. Desirable: Knowledge/working experience with WHO or UN Agencies would be an asset. Operational audit and management experience are highly desirable.

Skills

Knowledge of auditing and compliance principles and their application. Broad knowledge of financial, logistics, procurement, IT, HR matters. Good knowledge of management and Global Management System principles. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, in oral and writing. Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people of different nationalities and cultural background. Ability to apply IT technology when needed.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself Creating an empowering and motivating environment### Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese. The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 89,837 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2471 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.