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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.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Through iSupplier or offline, check completeness and accuracy of payment requests supporting documents; liaise with concerned initiator, if additional information is required, before submitting for approval.
• Ensure close follow up on all AFRO invoices on hold. Liaise with concerned Budget Centers for corrective action.
• Assist in following up on all AFRO encumbrances and liaise with concerned Budget Center for the clearing action.
• Serve as backup in iSupplier for all AFRO invoice payment requests via APIA or iSupplier.
• Provide daily support to Budget Centers on WHO payment system. In consultation with the Finance Officer, provide assistance and advice on ways to resolve reported issues. Assist with the creation and/or update of corporate suppliers (all AFRO). Ensure appropriate filing of accounting documents and vouchers. Perform any other duties relating to areas of responsibility as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: Completion of secondary education, combined with a Diploma or equivalent technical training or commercial education with specialization in accounting, budgeting or finance.
• Desirable: Higher education in accounting or finance will be an advantage.

Experience

• Essential: 5 years of working experience with 2 to 3 years of responsible work in finance, Budgeting and/or accounting activities.
• Desirable: Experience within UN or other international or multinational organizations will be an advantage.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Support the Health Sector, including the Ministry of Health in strengthening national capacity and building partnerships for the control of HIV/AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis in the country;
2. Act as a liaison in the WHO Country Office on care and treatment of HIV/AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis related work through coordination with Health Sector (NDOH) counterparts, donors and health partners in these areas; 
3. Provide technical support in the development of HIV/AIDS national strategic and operational plans in addition to, coordination, supervision of interventions related to their implementation, monitoring and evaluation at both national and subnational level;
4. Provide technical support to improve integrated health information system, especially increased demand, generation and use of quality data/information related to HIV. 
5. Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, the Global Fund grants;
6. Assist the Health Sector in ensuring the real-time monitoring of the epidemiological trends of HIV, in addition to the progress of the response; 
7. Provide technical support to recommend programme initiatives and priorities, including operational/implementation research, based on analysis of technical and policy problems identified during the programme implementation;
8. Liaise with the government counterparts to facilitate and support adaptation and implementation of the national HIV guidelines in line with the WHO normative guidance and international best practice;
9. Ensure a mediating role of main actors involved in the health sector and advise the WHO Representative for policy dialogue aimed at addressing bottle necks limiting progress of the response related to HIV.
10. Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: Medical degree
• Desirable: Post graduate trainingin public health, epidemiology or other relevant and related health field

Experience

• Essential: At least five years' working in public health on HIV, STIs and Hepatitis care andtreatment programme and public health interventions
• Desirable: At least five years working with the Department ofhealth, a reputable public health institution or a UN agency