Risk Management and Compliance Officer

Call for Applications

Position Title: Risk Management and Compliance Officer

Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 15 December 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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the TBD and administrative coordination with the Chief Resources Management Unit, in close collaboration with the Regional Office (RO), supported with functional guidance from the Chief Risk Officer, Institutional Risk Division at Headquarters (HQ), the Risk Management and Compliance Officer will be responsible for promoting the implementation of risk management and compliance systems, structures and procedures, assist in recommendations for risk treatment action plans, and perform institutional compliance reviews over programme processes.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Promote the integration of risk management considerations into decision-making, planning, and resource allocation, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk treatment plans.
2. Provide advice and support to the TBD and CO staff on enhancing the existing risk &compliance processes 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, and that the corresponding means of verification are duly collected and stored.
4. 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 and overseeing risks and controls, 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. Collect and analyze data on fraud incidents, fraud risk indicators, and assist in providing training in Anti-Fraud standards.
8. Support managers in the preparation of risk information for management to share with external stakeholders such as UN system-wide engagement, donors, and partners.
9. Travel on short notice within the regions of the emergency response operations.
10. 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 other relevant field with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience in risk management, audit, or compliance.
• 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

• 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; and,
• Working experience in complex environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of IOM/UN mandate, field operations, organizational structure, and policies &procedures.
• 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

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

• 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

• 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.pdf

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.

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.

How to apply

To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 15 December 2024.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 18.11.2024 to 15.12.2024

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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