The mission of the WHO Country Offices is to support the Governments and health authorities in strengthening health systems, addressing emergency and public health programmes, and supporting and promoting research for health.The incumbent has the responsibility for implementing compliance and risk management policies in the Country Offices. S/he will report directly to the WHO Head of Country Office with technical support from the Regional Compliance Office and Headquarters Compliance focal points. He/She will collaborate with therelevant Country Office managers including at sub-national level, and the local Compliance and Risk Management Committee on a diverse array of risk and compliance related subjects. The incumbent will coordinate with a broad range of officials across the three levels of the organization to ensure effective, efficient, and consistent risk management and compliance initiatives as well as with internal and external auditors on compliance related activities.
Risk managementsupportServe as the Country Office focalpoint for risk management and compliance initiatives (such as the risk registerand the internal control self-assessment checklist), to coordinate their implementation in the country office and support the senior management in the preparation of feedback to AFRO/HQs.In collaboration with WCO management Team and relevant technical, functional units provide support in the monitoringof risk mitigation action plans.Provide support to WCO team inensuring the risk management approach is embedded in any programme and budgetplanning process, functioning of established office governance committees' andin any major decision made by the management.Assess information/training needsand prepare and deliver training programmes or information sessions forcolleagues and partners in the country office to enhance understanding of riskmanagement and compliance with WHO policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.Compliance Management Develop riskand compliance annual program of work that covers functional areas(procurement, travel, HR, Imprest, cash management etc.), including theEmergency Programmes as relevant.Ensure the program incorporates WCO riskfactors including internal and external context and management and AFRO GMC/CRMA considerations.Using Compliance monitoring toolscarry out post facto reviews and analysis of all aspects of the programme andadministrative and identify internal constraints which undermine compliancewithin WCO's programmes and operations and propose corrective measures. Develop and present risk andcompliance reports with functional units' heads and management team andcollaborate in the formulations of actions to address gaps. Follow up andreport on the implementation of the actions.Track and report on progress ofimplementation of recommendations and develop and implement appropriatetraining and capacity building actions as relevant.Coordination of Oversight and Assurance Coordinate the follow-up on the oversightentities' recommendations (IOS audit and External Audit) and take appropriateactions with the relevant focal points within the WCO units to address anyissues arising from the monitoring of recommendations.Track progress in implementation of audit andcompliance recommendations; - generate lessons learned from the reports andbring these into the overall compliance and risk management work in the countryoffice.Fraud Risk Management supportSupport the implementation of the WHO Policy onPrevention, Detection and Response to Fraud and Corruption and provide trainingand capacity building. Alert management on any fraudulent issues as well asunethical behaviors detected or reported.As mandatedby IOS through the AFRO CRMA support the investigation of reported andsuspected cases of fraud in the WCOOther rolesPerformance the secretarial work to support to the work of the local Compliance and RiskManagement Committee (organizing meetings, preparing documents and follow up onimplementation of committee decisions) as well as represent the country officeas relevant in the global CRE network.Support the implementation of a continuous learning and development plan for the localCompliance and Risk Management function.Perform any other activities as assigned by the Head of Country Office and Senior Management.
Essential: Master'sor higher levelin accounting, law, public administration. And additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields.
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.
Essential: Atleast seven (7) years of experience at national/international level in compliance/auditing, using an ERP system, such as Oracle or SAP. Desirable Workexperience with WHO or other UN Agencies would be an asset
Desirable: Work experience within an international organizations or UN systems would be an asset
In depth knowledge of the use of integrated financial management and reporting systems. Provenability to carry out risk and compliance reviews and inspections. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines. Proven knowledge and strong understanding in administration, procurement, and riskmanagement.Fieldexperience /familiarity with Emergency.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Essential: Excellent knowledge of French and English with a good knowledge of the other
Desirable:
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4298 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.