RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in Bangui, in the Risk Management and Compliance Office of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Reporting to the Senior Mission Planning Officer, the Risk Management and Compliance Officer will facilitate the identification of risks that impact the delivery of mandates and strategic objectives; act as principal advisor to senior management on risk management and compliance matters; facilitate the alignment of risk management with internal control measures; Develop cross-cutting risk management, audit response and compliance guidance and training for the mission various components.

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Risk Management & Compliance Officer, P-3, may be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be performed by all Risk Management & Compliance Officers):

Facilitates implementation of the risk management processes in small to medium sized missions in accordance with the Organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy. To that extent: - Participates in the development of the Mission Concept, Integrated Strategic Framework or similar planning documents, as well as mission budget proposals, ensuring that ERM is duly factored therein. - Conducts research, collates and disseminates data on risks related to the implementation of all aspects of the mission mandate and support functions. - Coordinates the identification of risks that adversely affect the delivery of the Mission's mandates and strategic objectives. - Analyzes and evaluates risks in coordination with program managers ensuring that appropriate risk treatment options are selected. - Develops, proposes for approval and maintains the mission risk register; facilitates its subsequent reviews and the development of risk mitigation measures; coordinates for this purpose with stakeholders at the mission level and the Audit Response and Boards of Inquiry Section (ARBOIS) and Department of Operational Support (DOS); - Provides training and advice on risk management policy, guidance and methodology at the mission level and works in collaboration with the mission stakeholders to promote risk ownership, accountability and improved risk mitigation. - In small to medium sized missions, acts as the Executive Secretary of the mission Risk Management Committee facilitates the establishment and coordinates the activities of the Committee ensuring that identified risks are recorded, assessed and prioritized and appropriate action taken. - In small to medium sized missions, coordinates the activities of the risk management focal points appointed by heads of mission components. - In small to medium sized missions, monitors and evaluates the mission's success in managing risks, coordinates for this purpose with the best practices/knowledge management team to identify and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices. - Ensures that risk information is maintained for analysis and reporting.

Ensures audit response and compliance. To that extent: - In small to medium sized missions, acts as the primary point of contact on all matters related to the activities of the oversight bodies, Board of Auditors (BOA), Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) in the mission. - Coordinates within the mission the annual work plan of the oversight bodies, organizes and participates in entrance/exit conferences. - Provides authoritative advice to senior mission management on the preparation of responses to reports of the oversight bodies, reviews responses for quality of substance and ensures timely submission of formal responses to oversight bodies' recommendations. - Critically reviews the recommendations of the oversight bodies, Boards of Inquiry (BOI) and other compliance activities in the mission and provides advice to mission senior management on their acceptability, taking into consideration the Organization's ERM framework, cost-benefit analysis, as well as competing priorities. - Identifies and suggests alternative risk mitigation measures if the recommendations are to be rejected. - Monitors the implementation of accepted recommendations, arranges for the verification of evidence and provides regular updates to mission leadership and ARBOIS, DOS as required. - Assists in monitoring arid implementation of recommendations of BOI, BOA, OIOS, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS)/ Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS), Fire Safety and Aviation Safety. - Briefs auditors on accounting, financial control and reporting procedures. - Serves as a repository/custodian of all audit records.

Provides support to mission senior management on ERM, audit response and compliance matters. To that extent: - Participates in the preparation of the annual work plan for risk management and compliance in small to medium-size missions ensuring work priorities and objectives; - Prepares briefing for the Head of Mission and/or Senior Management on risk management and compliance matters; prepares and submits the risk management and compliance report to UN Head Quarters (UNHQ) in accordance with the DOS risk management guidance. - Facilitates and monitors the timely submission of letters of representation from the Director/Chief of Mission Support through the Head of Mission to the USGs/Department of Management Strategy Policy Compliance (DMSPC) / Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD), DOS, and Department of Political and Peace Building Affairs. - Acts as internal control focal point to support Mission’s system of internal controls, to assist in the Statement of Internal Control (SIC) process and to communicate about internal control or SIC related matters with the Internal Control Section in UNHQ (DMSPC/Office for Programme Planning Finance and Budget (OPPFB)/Financial Policy and Internal Controls Service (FPICS); - Works closely with mission personnel (heads of components, service chiefs and section chiefs) to raise awareness and ensure ongoing dialogue regarding internal control processes; - Serves as the custodian for the entity Risk Control Matrix, which documents mission’s’ risks, controls and control gaps, and the corresponding Process Flowcharts; - Ensures that the Risk Control Matrix and Process Flowcharts are maintained and updated, if required due to any structural or other changes in the mission or to processes; - Oversees mission’s remediation plan, timeline and implementation actions for the control gaps identified in the Risk Control Matrix to ensure timely closure; - Participates in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of new internal control measures; - Coordinates, oversees and supports the activities of the various sections, units and other components of the mission in the annual self-assessment exercise for the Statement of Internal Control to attest compliance of mission with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control Framework; - Promotes training related to internal controls within the mission; - Performs other duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of risk-management methodologies and related implementation issues. Ability to identify and analyze internal customer needs. Excellent research, analytical and problem solving skills. 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. Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning & Organising: 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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Business, Administration, and Management, Logistics, Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law or related field is required. A first-level university degree with two years of relevant professional work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Professional certification -in accountancy (e.g. Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant) is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years with a master's degree or seven (7) years with a bachelor’s degree work experience in research, public administration, organizational development, operations management, project management or related fields is required. Experience providing services to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

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

Special Notice Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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.

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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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