National Risk Management and Compliance Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1951, with a mission to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM operates in over 100 countries and has more than 10,000 employees worldwide. The organization focuses on providing services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants alike, ensuring that migration is safe, orderly, and dignified. IOM's work encompasses a wide range of areas including humanitarian assistance, development, and migration policy.

Job Overview:
The National Risk Management and Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in integrating risk management considerations into the decision-making processes of the organization. This position involves providing technical advice and guidance to ensure that risk management is effectively incorporated into planning and resource allocation. The officer will supervise the regular updating of risk registers and monitor the implementation of risk treatment plans. Additionally, the officer will assist the Head of Accountability and Quality Control Unit and other staff in developing and improving risk and compliance processes to maintain a robust internal control environment. The role requires continual monitoring of IOM resources to ensure conformity with strategic plans, regulations, and donor agreements, as well as the collection and storage of verification means. The officer will also participate in enhancing internal control systems, draft compliance-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and provide training on Anti-Fraud standards as necessary. The position may require travel within Ukraine's response operations on short notice, and the officer will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice and guidance for the integration of risk management into decision-making and planning processes.
• Supervise the regular updating of risk registers and monitor the implementation of risk treatment plans.
• Assist in the development and improvement of risk and compliance processes to maintain an effective internal control environment.
• Monitor the use of IOM resources for conformity with strategic plans, regulations, and donor agreements.
• Collect and prepare risk information for internal and external dissemination.
• Draft compliance-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational staff.
• Analyze data on fraud incidents and fraud risk indicators.
• Deliver training sessions on Anti-Fraud standards as required.
• Travel on short notice within the regions of Ukraine response operations. 1
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, audit, compliance, monitoring & evaluation, or a relevant field with five years of relevant professional experience; or a University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience in risk management, audit, or compliance.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess either a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, accounting, audit, compliance, or monitoring & evaluation, along with five years of relevant professional experience, or a University degree in the same fields with seven years of relevant experience in risk management, audit, or compliance. Professional certifications in accounting or auditing are highly desirable and will enhance the candidate's qualifications.

Experience:
Candidates should have knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, such as ISO 31000 and COSO. Experience with Internal Control Frameworks, systems, and reviews is essential. Exposure to UN or humanitarian field operations and emergencies in various geographical locations is preferred. Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or audit is an advantage, as is working experience in complex environments. Candidates should also have experience in the development and implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks, including maintaining risk registers, and in risk management and compliance capacity development.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required, both oral and written. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory for this position.

Additional Notes:
The offer for this position is subject to funding confirmation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations, and recommended candidates will remain eligible for appointment in a similar position for a period of 24 months. National Professional Officers must be nationals of the country of their employment and perform work at the professional level with the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance required for International Professional staff. Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process and only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.