Overview
Job Title: Risk and Compliance Specialist
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Job Number: 574820
Level: P-3
Job location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania United Republic of
Job Categories: Audit and Investigation, Financial Management
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Commitment for every youngster (Child).
Tanzania, which is currently a lower-middle-income nation, is improving social inclusion, healthcare, and access to education. However, there are still issues with child rights, poverty, health, malnutrition, access to clean water, and quality education. These issues are made worse by the humanitarian concerns posed by climate change, instability in the surrounding area, and the hosting of refugees.
Tanzania’s objectives are in line with UNICEF’s 2022–2027 Country Programme, which emphasizes WASH, nutrition, social policy, health, education, and HIV prevention. UNICEF’s tactics involve system strengthening, collaborations, and social behavior change, with a focus on Kigoma, Mbeya, and Zanzibar. In addition, UNICEF works to combat urbanization, respond to humanitarian crises, and guarantee that people with disabilities are included in all aspects of the organization’s work.
Please see What we do | UNICEF United Republic of Tanzania for more details.
How are you going to change things?
The Deputy Representative Operations will oversee the Risk and Compliance Specialist, who will be in charge of bolstering risk assurance and compliance initiatives within the framework of a medium-sized national office.
The Specialist will be in charge of overseeing and monitoring risk management activities, such as developing, putting into practice, and continuously improving risk management procedures at the process, system, and entity levels.
The Specialist will guarantee that risk management goals are met in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as acceptable moral conduct, internal controls, information and technology security, sustainability, and quality control. In addition, he or she will analyze and report on the effectiveness and sufficiency of internal controls and risk management.
The key functions/ responsibilities:
- Support for risk management
Assist the office management team with the yearly risk assessment process and keep an eye on the accuracy of reports and their adherence to relevant laws and guidelines.
Make certain that risk mitigation action plans are monitored, with a mid-term assessment included;
Oversee the peer review process in the office and visit project locations and field offices to confirm the caliber of work.
Make that the risk management strategy is included into all projects and proposals, the office governance committees’ evaluation of submissions, and every significant management decision.
2. Assistance with compliance
– In order to guarantee that systems are in place to prevent, detect, and report non-compliance, review office systems, procedures, and processes for conformity with organizational rules and regulations.
– Enforce and reinforce internal controls. Encourage the office’s annual Statement of Internal Control (SIC) preparation process.
– Examine internal work procedures in Operations and Program to make sure that responsibilities are defined and assigned appropriately in accordance with international regulations and/or industry best practices.
– Create a risk-based system to routinely and periodically evaluate a sample of activities (Programme and Operations) to make sure they are executed in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures and established work processes.
– Assure seamless internal and external audit preparation, carry out quality control, monitor the application of the recommendations, and give management with feedback.
– Make that staff members are aware of their assigned duties and responsibilities and that they are testing compliance with the Table of Authority and the delegation of authorities in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures on a regular basis.
– Examine statutory and non-statutory committees for compliance, and determine whether or not committee members have received orientation and training regarding their responsibilities.
3. Assistance with fraud risk management.
– Help the office’s management gather proof to address OIAI’s inquiries, either in the course of conducting formal investigations or in the initial evaluation of claims of fraud and misconduct;
– Inform the management of the findings from the investigations and the appropriate actions to be taken;
– Make sure the global anti-fraud policy is implemented, recommend internal fraud prevention measures, and notify management of any found fraudulent activity or unethical behavior;
– Oversee the training and orientation process for partners and suppliers on fraud risk.
4. Monitoring and counsel to the management.
– Assist in providing management with guidance on how to bolster and enforce accountability for a stable, adaptable, and transparent governance system;
– Participate in important governance meetings, including CMT, PMT, and OMT, to support an efficient management process;
– Attend meetings pertaining to risks and compliance operations on behalf of the office in order to coordinate risk assessment and control efforts with other UN agencies.
5. Raise awareness and develop capabilities.
– Create a mechanism for tracking and reporting internal control flaws, and put into action measures to close holes in internal control (memoranda, SOP, etc.) and strengthen the capabilities of accountable employees;
– Examine the reasons for policy changes that affect the office’s operations, foresee modifications, and offer suggestions for the new course of action;
– Encourage the execution of a plan for the Risk and Compliance function’s ongoing learning and development;
– Make sure that management gives employees access to pertinent training and that employees and other staff members are aware of the main UNICEF rules, such as PSEA, Fraud, and Ethics.
6. Any assistance required from the regional headquarters.
– Assist the Regional Office upon request with conducting reviews in nations without defined roles for risk and compliance, or with any other review within the area of competence (e.g., peer reviews, assessment);
– Assist in the creation of a regional and worldwide network or community of risk and compliance specialists for the exchange of knowledge, updated working papers, and office regulations and policies.
To be able to support each and every child you will have…
Minimum specifications/ requirements:
Education:
- A very advanced degree in finance management and business administration from a university.
- Certifications in accounting, operations management, strategic management, risk management,
- Audit, investigation, internal control, statistics, and data analysis are regarded as assets.
- Work Experience: A minimum of five years of consistently relevant professional work experience, with many of those years spent in internal audit, in the fields of risk and compliance or another directly related field. experience in financial management, ideally working with international organizations, NGOs, and the UN, in particular creating and implementing financial control systems, ERM, audits, and internal control.
- Practical knowledge or acquaintance with emergencies.
Requirements for Language.
- English proficiency is needed. It can be necessary to speak another official UN language or the local tongue of the duty site.
Desirables:
- Work experience in developing countries or emergency preparedness knowledge.
You exhibit for each child…
Everything we do and the way we do it is guided by UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). Learn About Our Values The Charter UNICEF Principles
The UNICEF proficiencies necessary for this role are…
Establishes and sustains relationships (1), Exhibits self-awareness and moral consciousness
a strong desire to make a difference through results (1), Thinks and acts strategically(1), Accepts change and innovates(1), Manages ambiguity and complexity(1), and Collaborates with others (1)
Become familiar with the various levels of our competency system.
Serving the most underprivileged children on the planet is UNICEF’s mission, and the diversity of those children must be reflected in our global staff. Regardless of a person’s color or ethnicity, age, handicap, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, country, socioeconomic status, or any other trait, the UNICEF family is dedicated to including everyone.
In order to incorporate a more diverse workforce, we provide a variety of initiatives, including paid parental leave, time off for nursing, and appropriate accommodations for people with impairments. UNICEF is a prominent proponent of flexible work options.
Candidates who are married to children (those under the age of eighteen) are not hired by UNICEF. When it comes to behavior that contradicts UNICEF’s mission and goals, such as sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, misuse of power, and discrimination, UNICEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy. UNICEF is dedicated to advocating for the defense and preservation of every child. All chosen applicants will be required to abide by these guidelines and standards and will be subject to stringent reference and background checks. Verification of academic credentials and employment history will be part of background checks. It could be necessary for chosen candidates to supply more details in order to perform a background investigation.
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Notes/ Remarks:
According to Article 101, paragraph 3 of the United Nations Charter, ensuring the highest standards of effectiveness, competence, and integrity is the most important factor for hiring people.
For UNICEF to provide the best outcomes for children, diversity and inclusion must be actively pursued. Regardless of gender, nationality, religion, or ethnic background, qualified and acceptable female candidates from program countries—including those with disabilities—are encouraged to apply for this post.
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23 August 2024 Eastern Standard Time was advertised.
The deadline is September 5, 2024, Eastern Standard Time.
