Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Management, the overall
supervision of the Regional Director (RD), and the technical guidance of the Institutional Risk
Division (IRD) in Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Risk and Compliance Officer provides advice
and support to the implementation of institutional policy related to risk identification,
management, and treatment in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional
Risk and Compliance Officer provides oversight, internal control, and technical guidance to
promote the integration of risk management into Regional Office (RO) and COs operations and
programmes. In close collaboration with the RO, Chiefs of Mission (CoMs), and Heads of Office
(HoOs), the successful candidate monitors and strengthens assessments of reputational,
fiduciary, and other types of risk as they relate to strategic planning and subsequent
decision-making at both the regional and country level.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Ensure and strengthen the integration of risk management with other oversight and control
processes, including compliance, internal controls, and due diligence at the regional level.
2. Lead efforts to integrate risk management into RO and COs decision making, through
appropriate monitoring and oversight so that IOM is able to identify, evaluate and treat key risks
supporting COs operations as well as advising the RDs, and CoMs/HoOs.
3. Advise RO and COs units on Institutional Compliance Frameworks to strengthen operational
and management oversight.
4. Strengthen and monitor assessments of reputational, fiduciary, and other related risks as part
of strategic planning and decision-making processes at RO and CO level.
5. Advise RO management, as well as CoMs/HoOs, on actions to be taken to enforce and
strengthen accountabilities and compliance for robust, responsive, and transparent governance
frameworks.
6. Support and enhance the RO and COs in fraud risk assessments, assessing allegations of
fraud, root causes, with the aim to develop fraud risk treatment plans.
7. Assess and manage risks to the Regional Strategy and maintain a Risk Register at RO level,
and ensure that COs in the Region also assess, record, and manage risks.
8. Keep the IRD in HQ abreast of the status of key risks within the region through regular
reporting on risk and control matters, ensuring the bottom-up flow of risk-related information
emanates from COs.
9. Through the escalation of prevalent risks within the RO and to IRD in HQ, trigger early
warning alerts to mitigate downside effects of risks on IOM’s Strategic Plan, and activate swift
preventive or remedial action for risks escalated to the RO.
10. Ensure that Regional Thematic Units (RTUs) provide oversight and support to COs on the
management of risks pertaining to their areas of thematic expertise, including at project level,
based on IOM’s Project Handbook and related guidance.
11. Support and provide substantive inputs and advice to COs, particularly smaller offices, with
the drafting and development of risk treatment plans in coordination with the relevant technical
and thematic units.
12. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of internal controls and risk treatment plans across
the region and engage in the sharing of lessons learned from risks and performance issues with
a view to continuous improvement.
13. Perform enhanced due diligence, including duty travel as needed, in high-risk settings
according to contextual and operational requirements.
14. Ensure that delegated authorities within the Region are optimally managed and tracked; are
aligned with accountabilities, Instructions (INs), the Delegation of Authority (DOA) Policy and
approved DOA matrices; and are based on assessment of risks and opportunities, in
coordination with the Change Management Division and IRD.
15. Track and advise on the implementation of oversight recommendations in the region, and
build corresponding links to annual planning, reporting, and management exercises.
16. Lead RO oversight of the ERP’s Governance, Risk and Compliance module overseeing CO
activities.
17. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or a
related field from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of relevant
professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above or related fields with at least nine years of relevant professional
experience.
Experience
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, risk mitigation, crisis management, or
corporate governance;
• Experience working in non-OECD countries related to humanitarian and development
programmes is highly advantageous;
• Experience working in an international, inter-governmental, or non-governmental organization,
United Nations, or government; and,
• Experience in the design and implementation of capacity building or change management
initiatives is advantageous.
Skills
• Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement
dynamics and ability to frame them in respect to institutional, reputational, fiduciary, and other
types of risk;
• Strong communication, negotiation and engagement skills, particularly in response to working
with administrative heads, project managers, and management support functions;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse team;
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively summarize, present, and
communicate findings;
• Demonstrated expertise of relevant standards and practices related to risk identification, risk
management and risk treatment planning; and,
• Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning, risk management and
knowledge management.
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.
How to apply
To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 21 November 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