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• Manages the preparation and implementation of
  the annual work plan of the Risk Management and Compliance Unit to ensure
  work priorities and objectives, taking into account the most effective use
  of resources;
• Acts as the primary point of contact on all
  matters relating to the oversight bodies (the United Nations Board of
  Auditors, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and Office of Internal Oversight
  Services (OIOS) and the Audit Response Unit/DFS. Oversees the findings and
  recommendations of the oversight bodies to identify material weaknesses
  and reportable conditions;
• Facilitates the work of oversight bodies by
  coordinating with the relevant stakeholders in the RSCE and ensures that
  any recommendations are addressed and that all stakeholders are regularly
  updated;
• The incumbent documents, evaluates and tests
  systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to
  ensure (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) accomplishment of
  management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information,
  (iv) economic use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of assets;
• Facilitates the field visits of the oversight
  bodies and the Audit Response Unit/DFS. Coordinates initial arrangements
  for oversight assignments, including provision of facilities, such as
  office space, access to systems, planning, and preparation of
  documentation that might be required. Ensures that relevant programme
  managers and support staff are available during the course of oversight
  assignments;
• Arranges, attends and takes notes at the
  entrance/exit conferences and subsequently ensures that agreed actions
  arising are taken. Where necessary, facilitates and coordinates matters
  arising during the course of assignments between the Mission and the
  oversight bodies, including advising Mission Representatives on informal
  and preliminary responses, such as responses to audit observations;
• The incumbent briefs auditors on accounting,
  financial control and reporting procedures;
• Serves as a repository/custodian of all audit
  records;
• Keenly reviews formal responses to oversight
  bodies, particularly for factual accuracy, and ensures timely, relevant,
  and pertinent responses. Critically reviews recommendations and advises
  the Deputy Chief RSCE on whether to accept or reject recommendations
  taking into account, inter alia, the costs of implementation and the
  benefits that might arise, competing priorities, materiality, and the risk
  management framework adopted by the Mission, and identifying and
  suggesting alternative solutions to the problems arising from the findings
  if the recommendations are to be rejected;
• Follows up on the implementation of BOA, JIU,
  OIOS, Minimum Operational Security Standards, Minimum Operating
  Residential Security Standards, Fire, and Aviation Safety recommendations
  and provides status updates on a regular basis;
• Identifies systemic and repeated issues
  drawing lessons learned and develops guidelines for the conduct of mission
  self-assessment reviews;
• Facilitates and monitors the timely
  submission of letters of representation from the Chief RSCE through the
  Deputy Chief RSCE.

• The incumbent acts as the focal point for the
  administration of justice within the RSCE; assists with addressing all
  legal cases, including communication with and responses to the Management
  Evaluation Unit (MEU), the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT), the Ombudsman,
  the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT), and any follow-up actions
  required as an outcome of such cases.
• Receives the cases and coordinates the
  responses with the relevant parties to ensure that the responses are
  complete and that all relevant evidence is provided.

• Ensures that internal controls of the RSCE
  are updated and followed.
• Renders support in translating new
  Administrative Instructions into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for
  the Service Lines, as well as maintaining the RSCE Service Line TORs and
  Process Guides in coordination with other Units in the Office of the
  Chief.
• Undertakes random reviews of transactions to
  ensure their compliance with the relevant rules and regulations.

• Ensures the alignment of risk management with
  internal control measures;
• Carry out research on existing guidance and
  best practices materials for risk management;
• Works closely with other Service Line
  Managers and the Client Missions as appropriate, to ensure ongoing
  dialogue regarding risk management and the integration of the risk
  management process into both strategic planning and day to day operations;
• Provides guidance on and introduce
  methodologies for collecting, collating and disseminating data relating to
  risk management planning;
• Keenly reviews the regular ‘Risk Management Report’
  of the Centre specifying the activities and progress of the risk
  management initiative and ensure that all required risk information is
  recorded in the risk management system for analysis and reporting
  purposes;
• Researches into modern audit and risk
  management techniques and applies them in the performance of the duties.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  RSCE Chief Compliance Monitoring Unit (Risk Management Officer) job
  vacancy should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or
  equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, international
  law or related field is required. A first-level university degree in
  combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree.
• At least five years of progressively
  responsible in processing claims, property management, auditing, finance,
  accounting, law including legal analysis, research and writing or related
  area, including work at the international level, is required.
• At least one (1) year experience in United
  Nations peacekeeping or other field operation is desirable.
• Languages: English and French are the working
  languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised,
  fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of
  another UN official language is an advantage.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of auditing standards and
  practices, knowledge of applicable financial rules and procedures. Ability
  to identify issues, formulate opinions and present conclusions and
  recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
  professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious
  and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
  results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows
  persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm
  in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
  perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all
  areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
  effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others
  and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits
  interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style
  and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information
  and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with
  colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely
  valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
  places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance
  with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect
  own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
  responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are
  consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
  assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount
  of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
  contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
  necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services
  are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point
  of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by
  gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches
  them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and
  outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
  keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline
  for delivery of products or services to client.

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