Compliance and Risk Assistant

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Description

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• Review comprehensive due diligence and risk assessment for proposed collaborations between the World Health Organization (WHO) and non-State Actors, in alignment with the WHO Framework of Engagement with non-State Actors (FENSA).

• Assisting in examining non-State actors, such as NGOs, private sector entities, philanthropic foundations, and academic institutions, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information and documentation provided.
• Assisting in evaluating risks associated with proposed engagements and formulating appropriate recommendations and risk mitigation measures for management’s consideration. 
• Provide guidance and assistance to WHO EMR staff regarding FENSA procedures and requirements for planned collaborations with non-State actors.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relevant internal logs, tracking sheets, and monitoring tools to effectively monitor and track compliance-related activities.
• Monitor retrospective FENSA reviews and compliance checks to ensure adherence to established guidelines and protocols.
• Perform necessary compliance and assurance tasks concerning scheduled and ongoing assurance missions at various WHO EMR Country Offices.
• Perform any related compliance duties as assigned by the Regional Compliance and Risk Manager.

• Essential: Completion of secondary school education supplemented by training in Business Administration, management, political/economic/social sciences/international law.
• Desirable: University degree in Business Administration, management, political/economic/ social sciences/international law or international relations.

• Essential: At least 5 years of relevant experience in reviewing engagements with non-state actors and/or supporting operational compliance reviews and risk management.
• Desirable: Experience in engagement with non-state actors, preferably in the context of public health. Working experience in the UN system or with an international nongovernmental organization.

• Good knowledge of WHO rules, manuals, practices/procedures and routines.
• Good filing and organizational skills.
• Good analytical skills, multitasking and adaptability to challenging situations.
• Good writing skills.
• Producing and delivering quality results in pressing situations and conflicting priorities
• Use of Language Skills
• Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.
• Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.
• Other Considerations (e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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