Risk & Compliance Officer - NOC (Fixed Term), Regional Bureau, Cairo

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of
equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified
candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or
social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or
expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or
mental disability.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE : Risk & Compliance Officer
TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term - NOC
UNIT/DIVISION : Risk Management & Compliance Unit, Regional Bureau Cairo
(RBC)
DUTY STATION: Cairo, Egypt
REPORT TO : Risk and Compliance Advisor
DURATION : One year, renewable
NOTE: This recruitment process will be used to create a roster for Risk &
Compliance Officer NOA & NOB Fixed Term, Contract for future requirements.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian
agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world
achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure
that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable,
particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP
's Regional Bureau for the Middle East and Northern Africa (RBC), based in
Cairo, Egypt, provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and
direction to WFP operations and activities in ‎16 countries: Algeria, Armenia,
Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, State of
Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Yemen. These country offices
aim to assist roughly one-third of all of WFP's beneficiaries (approx. ‎30
million) in some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our time.
RBC is also active in the 'Changing Lives' side of WFP's mandate, helping
national governments and local communities improve nutrition, livelihoods,
school feeding, social protection, climate and disaster risk reduction and
other programmes that build resilience and support development.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES
Make a difference the world will notice.
We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people 's dreams
of a brighter future.
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Build bridges that unite people across the world.
Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will
continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
How we deliver our mission in deep respect for personal and cultural
differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team,
will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on so many levels.
UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find.
WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.
WFP offers the kind of life-changing experiences you 're unlikely find in many
other organizations.

JOB PURPOSE

The Risk & Compliance Officer shall 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)

• Ensure risk assessment is embedded in planning and decision making through developing and monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions.


• Provide advice to RB and CO management and staff in enhancing the existing processes on risk & compliance issues and on maintaining an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency.


• 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.


• Proactively 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.


• 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.


• Support relevant managers in their regular and ad hoc risk assessments in regional, country and field offices: to identify and assess risks, assess effectiveness of the internal controls, and evaluate the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities.


• Support 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, provide training in AFAC standards.


• Facilitate 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 formulate sound recommendations on required actions in areas of risk & compliance vulnerability.


• Support managers in the preparation of risk information for management to share with external stakeholders such as UN system-wide engagement, donors, and partners


• 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.


• Demonstrate managerial and functional skills by effectively managing a team and building staff capabilities for high performance results.


• Other duties, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :
Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance,
accounting, international development, audit 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 :
* Minimum ‎5 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
* Has conducted risk analysis and developed risk mitigation strategies
* Conducted monitoring and reporting activities, demonstrating knowledge of results hierarchy, performance metrics and measurement
* Gained programme/project management experience

Language
Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including:
* Attractive salary in accordance with industry standards. Please visit United Nations Salary Scales for more details.
* Attractive pension plan
* Child allowance
* Language allowance (subject to passing language assessment)
* Medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents
* Variety of leave entitlements, including but not limited to ‎30 days annual leaves per year, maternity/paternity leave, and special leave arrangements.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than
Monday ‎20 February ‎2023 (‎11:59 PM Cairo Time).

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual
exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP 's
standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background
verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will
also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification
exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment
process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process
including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and
reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.