Risk and Compliance Management Officer – P3  

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Under the direction of the AFRO Compliance and Risk Management Officer, CRMA shall manage AFRO’s compliance programme on a day-to-day basis and provide support on all compliance and risk management issues in the African region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Risk management support

1. Support the Country Office’s within African region in risk management and compliance initiatives (such as the risk register and the internal control self-assessment checklist), and coordinate their implementation in the country office and support the senior management in the preparation of feedback to AFRO/HQs.

2. In collaboration with Senior Compliance Officer, Regional WCO management teams and relevant technical, functional units provide support in the monitoring of risk mitigation action plans. 

3. In collaboration with Senior Compliance Officer, provide support to WCO team in ensuring the risk management approach is embedded in any programme and budget planning process, functioning of established office governance committees’ and in any major decision made by the management.

4. Under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Officer prepare and deliver training programmes or information sessions for colleagues and partners in the country offices to enhance understanding of risk management and compliance with WHO policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. 

Compliance Management

5. Support the development of p risk and compliance annual program of work that covers functional areas (procurement, travel, HR, Imprest, cash management etc.), including the Emergency Programmes as relevant.

6. Perform t post facto reviews and analysis of all aspects of the programme and administrative and identify internal constraints which undermine compliance within WCO’s programmes and operations and propose corrective measures.

7. Develop risk and compliance reports for the Senior Compliance Officer’s review and present observations to Regional Country offices management teams. Follow up and report on the implementation of the actions.

8. Perform regular follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendations.

Coordination of Oversight and Assurance

9. As directed by the Senior Compliance Officer, follow-up on the timely implementation of oversight entities’ recommendations (Internal and t and External Audit).

10. Closely engage with Regional Country Office focal points and take appropriate actions with WCO units to address any issues arising from the monitoring of recommendations. 

Fraud Risk Management support

11. Support the implementation of the WHO Policy on Prevention, Detection and Response to Fraud and Corruption and provide training and capacity building. Alert management on any fraudulent issues as well as unethical behaviors detected or reported.

12. As mandated by IOS through the AFRO CRMA support the investigation of reported and suspected cases of fraud in the WCO 

Other roles

13. Performance the secretarial work to support to the work of the local Compliance and Risk Management Committees in some of the regional WCOs (organizing meetings, preparing documents and follow up on implementation of committee decisions).

14. Perform any other activities as assigned by the Head of Country Office and Senior Management. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Business Administration, or Finance, or Accounting or Law or other related field such as auditing. Certification in risk management/auditing/compliance.
Desirable: Possession of an internationally recognized accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant or similar certification. Certification in risk management / auditing/ compliance would also be considered an advantage.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.  

Desirable: Work experience in developing countries. Audit experience with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience.

Skills

Sound knowledge of risk management and internal control principles, tools and techniques and their application. Understanding of auditing principles and their applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to produce high level quality reports for decision makers, Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity. Good analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with various internal/external partners on complex and sensitive matters. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Some knowledge in using and applying of data analysis techniques to analyse and interpret large amounts of data. Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity, and discretion.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Producing results
5. Moving forward in a changing environment.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good knowledge of the other.

Desirable: Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.

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 64,121 (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 1,453 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.

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