Compliance and Risk Management Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. With a workforce of over 7,000 employees, WHO operates in more than 150 countries, providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, and articulating evidence-based policy options. WHO's work is guided by the General Programme of Work (GPW) and the European Programme of Work, which focus on health equity, preparedness, and resilience.

Job Overview:
The Compliance and Risk Management Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring that WHO's operations adhere to established rules and procedures. This position involves conducting ex-post checks and desk reviews of administrative and operational transactions to identify compliance issues and prepare findings for supervisory review. The officer will compile compliance data, maintain compliance and risk trackers, and support internal control and risk management exercises. This role requires a strong understanding of WHO's policies and procedures, as well as the ability to analyze data and present findings clearly. The officer will also assist in documenting workflows and control points, preparing compliance briefings, and maintaining confidential compliance files. Overall, the position is integral to WHO's mission of promoting health and ensuring that operations are conducted with integrity and transparency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct ex-post checks and desk reviews of administrative and operational transactions against WHO rules and procedures, identifying exceptions and preparing draft findings for review.
• Compile compliance data and prepare summaries and dashboard updates for supervisory review.
• Maintain compliance, risk, business continuity, and audit-action trackers, obtaining updates and flagging overdue actions.
• Support internal-control and risk-management exercises by collecting inputs and preparing draft submissions.
• Assist in audit follow-up by updating action status and maintaining evidence for review.
• Document workflows and control points, preparing draft checklists and templates for management consideration.
• Provide factual information on established requirements and refer complex matters to the responsible manager.
• Prepare draft compliance briefings and support staff learning activities.
• Maintain tracking information for Grant Letter of Agreement and flag issues to the supervisor. 1
• Participate in relevant meetings, providing factual information and recording agreed actions. 1
• Record and refer indicators of fraud or misconduct without investigating. 1
• Maintain complete and confidential compliance working files in the corporate repository.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a university degree (Bachelor's level) in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, audit, law, economics, risk management, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include additional training or certification in audit, internal control, compliance, risk management, data analysis, or project management. Candidates should possess good knowledge of internal policies and procedures, administrative compliance, internal controls, and risk management. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential, along with the ability to prepare reports and documentation. High integrity and confidentiality are crucial, as well as good communication and collaboration skills.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a university degree at the Bachelor's level in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, audit, law, economics, or risk management. Additional training or certification in related areas is desirable and can enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
A minimum of one year of relevant experience in administration, finance, audit, compliance, internal control, risk management, or program support is essential. Experience in an international organization, particularly WHO or the United Nations, is desirable, especially in emergency settings. Candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of compliance and risk management processes.

Languages:
Expert knowledge of English and Ukrainian is essential for this position. Intermediate knowledge of another United Nations language is desirable, which can enhance communication and collaboration in a diverse work environment.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a National Professional Officer role, meaning that only applications from nationals of Ukraine will be accepted. The remuneration for this position starts at an annual base salary of USD 36,360, subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance. Staff members are entitled to 30 days of annual leave. The position may involve a written test or video assessment as part of the screening process. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States. The organization adheres to high ethical standards and has a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct.