Risk and Compliance Specialist, NO-3, Freetown, Sierra Leone, open only to Sierra Leonean nationals

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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Job organizational context

The Risks and Compliance Specialist is to be positioned in Offices with significant and complex programmatic and operational risks and challenges which require a dedicated position to support the Senior Managers in making sure that resources are continuously, effectively and efficiently geared towards achieving results for children.

Purpose for the job

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations/Representative or the Risk and Compliance Manager, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office.

He/She will be responsible for providing complementary support, and monitoring related to the management of risk, including but not limited to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at a process, systems, and entity level.

He/she will ensure the achievement of risk management objectives follows organizational rules and regulations, and acceptable ethical behavior; internal controls; information and technology security; sustainability; and quality assurance. Moreover, he/she will provide analysis and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal controls.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Risk management support
• Compliance support
• Fraud risk Management support
• Oversight and advisory to the Management
• Create awareness/capacity building
• Any support needed from the regional office

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher*) in Business Administration and Financial Management. Operations Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Audit, Investigation, Internal Control, Statistics and Data Analysis or Accounting certifications are considered as assets.

*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.*

Work Experience:

At least 5 (five) years of continuous professional work experience in Risk and Compliance or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit. Experience in financial management, particularly developing and implementing financial control systems, ERM, audits, internal control preferably with international organizations, NGOs and UN.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required

Desirables:

• Field experience /familiarity with Emergency.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

How to Apply

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: GJD - Risk and Compliance Specialist Level 3.pdf

Remarks:

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.