UNV Associate Risk Management and Compliance Officer

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Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/).

The successful candidate will drive the strategic integration of technology to enhance risk management and compliance processes, ensuring alignment with MINUSCA's mission objectives. The UN Volunteer Associate Risk Management and Compliance Officer will report directly to the Risk Management and Compliance Officer in the Chief of Staff pillar and will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Implement digital solutions for real-time monitoring of compliance activities, monitoring, and reporting key metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to internal stakeholders while facilitating internal and external audits.
2. Develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy tailored to the specific needs of the Risk Management and Compliance unit. This strategy should leverage emerging technologies to optimize risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and mitigation efforts, using digital tools and solutions that streamline risk management and compliance processes, including automation software, data analytics platforms, and other innovative technologies.
3. Assist in conducting risk assessments, maintaining the risk register, supporting the development, and follow-up of risk treatment plans, transition to Umoja, and integrating compliance analysis, risk assessment findings, and project management activities into comprehensive reports and presentations for stakeholders.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redesign existing risk management and compliance processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness. Identify areas for optimization and implement digital solutions to address them.
5. Utilize advanced data analytics and predictive modeling techniques to conduct thorough risk assessments and identify potential compliance issues promptly. Develop strategies and frameworks to mitigate risks effectively and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
6. Provide training and support to staff members within the Office of Risk Management and Compliance on the use of digital tools and technologies.
7. Assist the Risk Management and Compliance Officer in engagement with key stakeholders across MINUSCA, including senior leadership, department heads, and external partners, to communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities effectively to ensure alignment and collaboration on audit-related issues.

8. Manage office logistics such as mail, supplies, and petty cash; maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy; schedule appointments and travel arrangements; handle incoming and outgoing correspondence; organize meetings and events; assist with documentation and record-keeping; provide general clerical support; and facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders

   Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

digital transformation, risk management, compliance, or a related field. - Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance, and evidentiary standards relevant to international organizations. - Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing digital initiatives and driving process improvement. - Excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Central African Republic is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. Full compliance with security instructions from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) must be observed throughout the assignment. The country is landlocked with very limited travel possibilities and surrounded by countries with volatile and security problems (Chad, DR Congo, Sudan, South Sudan and Cameroon). Volatile socio-political situation and social unrest and grievance in particular in the capital city Bangui with frequent civil servants strikes causing interruption of health, education and civil service due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are a norm causing insecurity in town. The population in Bangui including the expatriates is concerned about increasing cases of criminalities as a direct result of the March 2013 coup by the SELEKA – a coalition of rebel groups and the events in December 2013 that carried the country into a chaos. The country is totally dependent on Cameroon sea port situated 1500 km away causing regular shortage of basic domestic goods. Travel time from Douala (Cameroon) to Bangui for a truckload averages a week because of very bad roads and several roadblocks. The country security level is between 3 and 5 restricting movement to official travel only. Currently the curfew applies from 10 pm to 6 am. This situation puts tremendous stress on staff and their family members. There are very limited medical infrastructures and services do not function properly. Nevertheless, a UN Dispensary provides basic medical care for the UN personnel and the UN hospital built is operational since August 2014. Only four airlines officially recognized by UN System serve the country: Air France (once a week), Royal Air Maroc (twice a week), Kenya Airways (three flights per week) and Asky (three flights per week). Flights are sometimes subject to cancellation when security situation volatility increases. Personnel in Bangui (MHQ) lives on local economy by renting apartments and houses. Living conditions are acceptable. In comparison to 2014 more accommodation is available but with high costs therefore sharing is recommended. Supermarkets having all variety of food and appliances are available but costlier than normal process. Also Level II Hospital run by military medical team is available next to the MHQ. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) scheme in Bangui has been re-established since August 2013 and maintained for all CAR duty stations to a 6 weeks’ frequency. Living conditions are becoming more and more difficult due to the high cost of living and the scarcity of basic products and food. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available in the market. There is no MINUSCA Guest House in Bangui. Private accommodation possibilities are limited and getting a house according to the security measures can take about 4 weeks or more. Nevertheless, currently all serving UN Volunteers have a decent accommodation ensuring minimum and above the minimum standard of comfort. The average cost for accommodation varies from around 500 USD, for a small apartment with no furniture and no power generator, to 1700 USD with all commodities. For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in CAR carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water and electricity supply.