Risk and Compliance Management Officer - (2400985) at World Health Organization

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Risk management support

1. Support the Country Office’s within African region in risk management and compliance initiatives (such as the risk register and the internal control self-assessment checklist), and coordinate their implementation in the country office and support the senior management in the preparation of feedback to AFRO/HQs.

2. In collaboration with Senior Compliance Officer, Regional WCO management teams and relevant technical, functional units provide support in the monitoring of risk mitigation action plans. 

3. In collaboration with Senior Compliance Officer, provide support to WCO team in ensuring the risk management approach is embedded in any programme and budget planning process, functioning of established office governance committees’ and in any major decision made by the management.

4. Under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Officer prepare and deliver training programmes or information sessions for colleagues and partners in the country offices to enhance understanding of risk management and compliance with WHO policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. 

Compliance Management

5. Support the development of p risk and compliance annual program of work that covers functional areas (procurement, travel, HR, Imprest, cash management etc.), including the Emergency Programmes as relevant.

6. Perform t post facto reviews and analysis of all aspects of the programme and administrative and identify internal constraints which undermine compliance within WCO's programmes and operations and propose corrective measures.

7. Develop risk and compliance reports for the Senior Compliance Officer’s review and present observations to Regional Country offices management teams. Follow up and report on the implementation of the actions.

8. Perform regular follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendations.

Coordination of Oversight and Assurance

9. As directed by the Senior Compliance Officer, follow-up on the timely implementation of oversight entities’ recommendations (Internal and t and External Audit).

10. Closely engage with Regional Country Office focal points and take appropriate actions with WCO units to address any issues arising from the monitoring of recommendations. 

Fraud Risk Management support

11. Support the implementation of the WHO Policy on Prevention, Detection and Response to Fraud and Corruption and provide training and capacity building. Alert management on any fraudulent issues as well as unethical behaviors detected or reported.

12. As mandated by IOS through the AFRO CRMA support the investigation of reported and suspected cases of fraud in the WCO 

Other roles

13. Performance the secretarial work to support to the work of the local Compliance and Risk Management Committees in some of the regional WCOs (organizing meetings, preparing documents and follow up on implementation of committee decisions).

14. Perform any other activities as assigned by the Head of Country Office and Senior Management. 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: University degree in Business Administration, or Finance, or Accounting or Law or other related field such as auditing. Certification in risk management/auditing/compliance.
• Desirable: Possession of an internationally recognized accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant or similar certification. Certification in risk management / auditing/ compliance would also be considered an advantage.

Experience

• Essential: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.  
• Desirable: Work experience in developing countries. Audit experience with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience.