Compliance Senior Advisor (Retainer), Multiple positions
Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Mid level - IICA-3, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Ombudsman and Ethics
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: 2024-11-27
Functional Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Director, Risk and Compliance Group, the Senior Compliance
Advisor will have the following duties:
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Advice and provide technical expertise in the management of the compliance function and culture within UNOPS, including through contributing to the development of internal compliance policies and procedures.
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Continuously review UNOPS’ compliance capabilities and assess whether they are fit for purpose and reflective of recognised best practice.
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Review key compliance obligations (internal and external) and activities across UNOPS to ensure the full picture of compliance efforts is known and assessed for efficacy.
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Review existing compliance policies and procedures, and assess if they are adequate or need revision, and advise on implementation of best practices.
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Undertake compliance risk assessments to ascertain what compliance risks UNOPS is exposed to and to drive effective prioritization of compliance activities
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Provide technical advice on the implementation of a UNOPS-wide plan to integrate the different elements of a risk-based compliance and monitoring framework.
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Recommend systemic (cross-functional) solutions for minimizing non-compliance and advise on the implementation of adequate internal controls, in consultation with the relevant functional groups/units.
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Contribute to the preparation of periodic compliance updates and reports as required.
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Assess the need for additional compliance tools, knowledge and systems, as well as related training support.
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As a technical expert, support the recruitment process for new positions in the Risk and Compliance Group and other functions with Compliance needs.
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In consultation with the Due Diligence Unit and other functional groups, contribute to drafting a comprehensive AML/CFT framework, building strong internal controls and compliance monitoring within engagements, procurement, and grant support agreements.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- A Master's degree in law, international relations, public/business administration, finance and accounting or other relevant fields is required.
- A bachelor's degree combined with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- Professional qualifications, among the following, would be an asset: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP); Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM); Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA); Certified Risk Manager (CRM); or other relevant, equivalent certifications in risk management, compliance, as well as fraud and corruption.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) years of professional compliance experience, preferably in an international setting is required.
- Experience in reviewing compliance frameworks is required.
- Experience in developing compliance programmes is required.
- Experience in developing policy management and internal standard operating procedures are required.
- Experience in advising on organizational change is an asset.
- Experience in investigative and auditing activities is an asset.
- Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable.
- Experience in advising on implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of complex services in national and/or international public or corporate organizations is an asset.
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment is an asset.
Language requirements:
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required;
- Working knowledge of either Spanish or French is an asset.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.