Senior Risk Management and Compliance Officer

Position Title :Senior Risk Management and Compliance Officer

Duty Station: To be determined

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 08 August 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Crisis Coordinator and administrative coordination with the Chief Resources Management Unit, in close collaboration with the Regional Office (RO) for Middle East and North Africa (MENA), supported with functional guidance from the Chief Risk Officer, Institutional Risk Division at Headquarters (HQ), the Senior Risk Management and Compliance Officer will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the implementation of risk management and compliance systems, structures and procedures, make recommendations for risk treatment action plans, perform institutional compliance reviews over programme processes, and advise management in their implementation.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure risk management considerations are embedded into decision-making, planning, and resource allocation through developing and monitoring key risk indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk treatment plans.
2. Provide advice and support to IOM’s Regional Office (RO), Emergency Coordinator and Operations MENA management and staff in enhancing the existing processes on risk & compliance issues and on maintaining an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency.
3. Provide assistance in ensuring that the use of all IOM resources is in conformity with approved strategic plans/project plans, IOM rules and regulations, and donor funding agreements.
4. Proactively contribute to initiatives on the enhancement of adequate internal control systems with clear accountabilities, including performance and risk management systems, monitoring and oversight processes and techniques, tools, and processes to support their implementation.
5. Contribute to the development of compliance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by operational staff managing the risk and compliance process, including criteria for conducting risk and compliance missions, and escalate matters related to risk management, compliance, and oversight.
6. Support relevant managers in their regular and ad hoc risk assessments in field offices: to identify and assess risks, assess effectiveness of the internal controls, and evaluate the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities.
7. Support managers in their fact-finding reviews and fraud risk assessments. Collect and analyze data on fraud incidents, fraud risk indicators, and provide training in Anti-Fraud standards.
8. Facilitate accountability across functional units, prepare comprehensive reports summarizing the status of compliance with internal controls, key oversight themes, and using risk information (e.g. risk indicators, incidents) to highlight key risk and compliance matters and formulate sound recommendations on required actions in areas of risk & compliance vulnerability.
9. Support managers in the preparation of risk information for management to share with external stakeholders such as UN system-wide engagement, donors, and partners.
10. Assess information/training needs and prepare and deliver training programmes or information sessions for colleagues and partners in the office to enhance understanding of risk management and compliance with IOM policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
11. Supervise and build capacity of staff under supervision, as required.
12. Travel on short notice within the countries of the Gaza response operations.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Compliance, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in risk management, audit, or compliance.
• Knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, such as ISO 31000 and COSO.
• Knowledge of and working experience of Internal Control Frameworks, systems, and reviews.
• Exposure to and experience in UN or humanitarian field operations and emergencies in various geographical locations and multiple functional areas.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and / or audit an advantage.
• Working experience in complex environment.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN mandate, field operations, organizational structure, and policies & procedures.
• Excellent level of computer literacy and good knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle are an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to use software to gather, collate, analyse, and present complex information.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.