Risk Officer (NOA) Damascus CO OA47-2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 November 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Eastern European Time (Damascus)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Job Purpose:

The job holder is part of the Risk Management Function, responsible for promoting and embedding risk management and AFAC initiatives within WFP’s operations in the Country. The purpose of this role is to provide advisory capacity to all CO Teams to manage risks and fraud allegations in a systematic and effective manner. It contributes to the application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures and to the overall effectiveness of operations and optimization of WFP resources.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Fixed Term.
Duration: 12 Months.

Duty Station: Damascus.
Number of required employees: 1

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Responsible for feedback collection on fraud and corruption and risk management data.
• Develop, maintain and manage the Unit’s Information Management System to track and follow up complains and allegations on fraud and corruption.
• In consultation with CO Management and Field Offices, support on case management requirements for all matters related to fraud and corruption, including follow up with relevant stakeholders on information collection, and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Coordinate, assist and participate in Fraud Risk Assessments, ad-hoc inspections and investigations carried out by relevant entities (RBC, OIGI, etc.)
• Full knowledge, promotion and dissemination of Risk Management and AFAC related governance (ERM Policy, AFAC Policy, Standards/Guidelines, SOP, etc); and delivery of AFAC and Risk Management related trainings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with WFP’s Office of Investigations on incident reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on key issues, incidents, internal controls and risk indicators, including highlighting status of open high-risk items; and develop and maintain a Risk/AFAC Performance Dashboard.
• Follow up on Action Plans implementation with relevant Units.
• Closely coordinate with Partnership Unit to ensure that impacted donors are notified of critical incidents in a timely manner; and support by drafting donor reports for issues and incidents to improve visibility on matters impacting the broader WFP operation.
• Participate in Local Committees, as needed and with an Observer role, providing advice on TOR adherence, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Take part of Risk Management Unit oversight missions to Field Offices.
• Support relevant managers in their regular and ad hoc risk assessments in country and field offices to: identify and evaluate risks; contribute to the development and design of mitigation actions; assess effectiveness of the internal controls; and prepare risk information for management to share with external stakeholders.
• Support the discussion with functional experts and risk management focal points on: fraud and corruption related concerns; identifying trends and emerging issues; contributing to the preparation of guidance in conformity with WFP policies and rules on risk and/or control assessments.
•  Support the completion of the annual Executive Director’s Assurance exercise survey, collect and review inputs.
• Support managers to prepare and plan for Internal and External Audits, collect essential documents, organize briefing meetings and follow-up on recommendations.
• Other duties as required including potentially serving as Business Continuity Management (BCM), facilitating completion of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI), others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, project management, auditing, risk management or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields.

Experience:

At least 3 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience (with a bachelor’s degree), or at least 1 year (with a master’s degree) in risk management, compliance, auditing, internal controls, project management or related fields.

DESIRED Experience:

• Preferable to have experience working with UN Agencies or INGOs and good knowledge and understanding on the main cross-cutting Units as Procurement, Logistics management, Cash Based Transfers, Cooperating Partners management, Monitoring & Evaluation, etc.
• Experience participating in oversight, fact finding and investigations (preferably related to AFAC or reconciliation).
• Experience providing online and classroom trainings to diverse type of stakeholders (desirable on risk management, fraud and corruption, code of conduct).
•  Has participated in risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies development and/or implementation.
• Will be an asset if has conducted monitoring and reporting activities.

DESIRED Knowledge and skills:

• Ethical judgement and integrity
• Interpersonal skills, tact, emphaty and diplomacy.
• Excellent comunication skills.
• Capacity to engaging with people and build trust among stakeholders.
• Positive attitude and commited and colaborative person.
• Hungry for continous improvement
• Analytical thinking, problem solving skills and resourcefulness
• Attention to details
• Conflict resolution
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Negotiation skills
• Digital tools savvy (PowerBI, Tableau, SAP, etc)
• Proven strenght on work planning and assuring targets are met.
• Training and mentoring

Language:

Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Arabic (level C).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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 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.