The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently recruiting interested and qualified Risk & Compliance Officer NOB in Nigeria. Here are the requirements and how to apply.
Job Description/Requirements
JOB PURPOSE
Provide
advice and specialized support in the establishment of effective risk
assessment and risk management activities; application of controls and
compliance with policies and procedures; and contribution to the overall
effectiveness of operations and optimization of WFP resources by championing
the mainstreaming of WFP’s risk and compliance framework.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not
all-inclusive)
1.
Contribute to embedding risk assessment in planning and decision making
through developing and/or monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and risk
indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards
implementing the risk mitigation actions.
2. Provide support to managers in analysing and strengthening existing
processes on risk & compliance issues and on maintaining an effective
internal control environment to support operational efficiency.
3. Provide assistance in ensuring 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.
4. Contribute to ideas on enhancement of adequate internal control systems with
clear accountabilities, including performance and risk management systems,
monitoring and oversight processes and techniques, tools, processes to support
their implementation.
5. 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.
6. Support relevant managers in their regular and ad hoc risk assessments in
regional, country and field offices risk assessments to: identify and evalutate
risks, assess effectiveness of the internal controls, and assess the potential
for fraud and corruption in operational activities.
7. Contribute to risk management effectiveness across the office and all
aspects of WFP’s
operations.
8. 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, support training in AFAC standards.
9. Contribute to 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 contribute ideas on required
actions in areas of risk & compliance vulnerability.
10. Support managers in the preparation of risk information for management to
share with external stakeholders such as UN system-wide engagement, donors, and
partners.
11. 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.
12. Support risk management focal points in region/country offices.
13. Demonstrate managerial and functional skills by effectively managing staff
and building staff capabilities for high performance results.
14. Other duties, as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced
University degree with three-year experience in business/public administration,
finance, accounting, international development, audit or other relevant fielld,
or First University degree with 6 years of relevant work experience and/or
training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related
fields.
Experience: Typically five
years of 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 English language.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE
ROLE
Has gained
programme/project management experience • Has conducted monitoring and
reporting activities, demonstrating knowledge of results hierarchy, performance
metrics and measurement • Has conducted risk analysis and developed risk
mitigation strategies
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Qualified
female candidates are advised to apply.
2. Only
Nigerian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
3. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
4. WFP has
zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on HIV/AIDS
status.
5. No
appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN
Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ),
International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO
6. Finance
Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit
(JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight
responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of
ceasing that service.
7. WFP seeks
candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our
humanitarian principles.
8. Selection
of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting
diversity and gender balance.
METHOD
OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified applicants should
follow the link below to submit CV and application letter.
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Application Deadline: 08 November 2023, 00:59 CET
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates
who applied previously should not apply again.
>> CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
