Risk & Compliance Officer P4 – Islamabad, Pakistan

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

Are you an experienced Risk Management professional interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 (11:59 PM CET)

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN US?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Pakistan is a diverse and complex environment for WFP interventions with a high exposure to a myriad of risk types under four categories namely: strategic, operational, fiduciary, and financial risk categories. WFP partners with the Government of Pakistan by providing humanitarian and recovery assistance to meet the basic food and nutrition needs of the most vulnerable populations both during and in the aftermath of disasters. WFP Pakistan continues to improve nutrition through governance, advocacy, policy support, programmes, fortification, evidence generation and innovation. In addition, WFP provides cash and food assistance in exchange for participation in the construction and rehabilitation of community assets that can support food security. WFP also provides capacity strengthening and technical assistance in disaster preparedness and response. WFP Pakistan is currently implementing a Government led and funded stunting prevention programme. The programme includes the provision of cash stipends as well as special nutritious food. The risk factors associated with this programme are considerable and require support to ensure adherence to corporate norms.

The overall purpose of the job is to provide effective strategic leadership in the implementation of enterprise risk management policy in Pakistan Country Office by promoting and nurturing the existing efforts/practices to develop a strong risk management culture. The specific areas of focus include:

I. Providing expertise in developing Country Office Annual Performance Planning and leadership in conducting effective mid-year performance reviews

II. Provide technical support in conducting Country Office Risk Assessment to ensure the CO has updated Risk Registers as per the corporate standard

III. Provide training sessions for WFP Staff and partners on Enterprise Risk Management, Ant-Fraud and Ant-Corruption in order to ensure various stakeholders effectively perform their roles.

IV. Technical review of oversight committees’ recommendations to ensure compliance with corporate policies and standard practices.

V. Provide technical guidance in reviewing the effectiveness of Country Office’s internal controls and consolidate the Country Office’s input to the annual Executive Director Assurance.

VI. Expert review of various business processes in order to support the development of Standard Operating Procedures SOPs where there are gaps and review of existing the existing SOPs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

You will:

• Ensure risk assessment is embedded in planning and decision making through monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions.
• Provide specialised advice to RB and CO management and staff on risk & compliance issues and on maintaining an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency.
• Provide assistance and advice to ensure that the use of all WFP resources is in conformity with approved CO strategic plans/project plans, WFP rules and procedures, and donor funding agreements.
• Provide advice and promote enhancement and/or initiate establishment of adequate internal control systems with clear accountabilities including performance and risk management systems, monitoring and oversight processes and support their implementation.
• Develop and/or contribute to the development of compliance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by 1st Line of Defense colleagues for managing the risk and compliance process, including criteria for conducting risk and compliance missions, training materials and modules, etc. following the international best practices.
• Facilitate periodic and ad hoc risk assessments led by relevant managers in regional, country and field offices to: identify and assess risks, evaluate effectiveness of the internal controls, assess the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities. Recommend appropriate actions to the relevant units or management level, and contribute to corporate learning.
• Review and challenge risk management effectiveness across the office and all aspects of WFP’s operations.
• Support managers in their fact finding reviews and fraud risk assessments. Collect and analyse data on fraud incidents, fraud risk metrics, and fraud risk appetite, provide training in AFAC standards.
• Promote accountability across functional units, prepare comprehensive reports summarising the status of compliance of internal controls, key oversight themes, and using risk information (e.g. risk indicators, incidents) to highlight areas out of risk appetite and formulate sound recommendations on required actions in areas of risk & compliance vulnerability.
• Support managers in analysing, preparing and sharing risk information with external stakeholders to contribute to UN system-wide engagement and collaboration with donors and partners
• Assess information/training needs and prepare and deliver training programmes or information sessions for colleagues and partners in RB or CO to enhance understanding of risk management and compliance with WFP policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Provide guidance, support and technical advice to Risk and Compliance Advisors/Officers in the region/country ensuring effective capacity building.
• Demonstrate leadership and functional skills by effectively leading a team and building staff capabilities for high performance results.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields.

Experience:

• Typically, eight years of postgraduate, relevant progressively responsible experience in leading, undertaking and/or contributing to risk management activities, including assessing and recommending effective internal controls and mitigation actions, in various organizations that use modern enterprise risk management frameworks, techniques and systems.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in the English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Programme/project management experience
• Led monitoring and reporting activities, demonstrating knowledge of results hierarchy, performance metrics and measurement
• Conducted risk analysis and developed risk mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions that address root causes of risk.
• Strong collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver quality results on time.
• Strong training and capacity building skills, including organizing and facilitating trainings, assessments, risk management thematic events and meetings to raise awareness and build knowledge.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year. This is an International Professional position and candidates must be a national of the country other the country of assignment.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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