Description
IOM invites applications for the Risk and Compliance Officer (P) position in Caracas, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
The Risk and Compliance Officer will support the development and implementation of accountability, compliance, and quality control systems to ensure adherence to institutional policies, mitigate risks, and enhance programmatic effectiveness across IOM Venezuela.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating the Risk Management and Compliance Unit activities across relevant Country Office functions and sub-units.
- Provide technical inputs to the Chief of Mission and Senior Management on accountability, compliance, and quality control mechanisms.
- Contribute to aligning the pillar's activities with IOM's global frameworks, mission's strategic objectives, and donor requirements.
- Provide technical support to integrate risk management into planning, decision-making, and resource allocation.
- Assist in developing and improving risk and compliance processes to uphold a strong internal control environment.
- Monitor the use of IOM resources and verify compliance with strategic/project plans and donor agreements.
- Draft compliance-related SOPs, deliver Anti-Fraud training, and contribute to strengthening oversight systems and internal controls.
- Analyze fraud-related data, prepare risk reports, and escalate risk/compliance issues as needed.
- Contribute to capacity-building activities for mission staff and partners in risk management and MEAL/AAP frameworks and practices.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Compliance, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
- Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an advantage.
- Knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, such as ISO 31000;
- Knowledge of and working experience of Internal Control Frameworks, systems, and reviews;
- Exposure to and experience in United Nations (UN) or humanitarian field operations and emergencies in various geographical locations and multiple functional areas;
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or audit an advantage; and,
- Working experience in complex environment.
Skills
- Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software and procedures a distinct advantage;
- Knowledge of IOM/UN mandate, field operations, organizational structure, and policies & procedures;
- Personal commitment, maturity of judgment, ability to focus on tasks at hand, drive for results, flexibility, tact, integrity and discretion;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
- Ability to use software to gather, collate, analyze, and present complex information;
- Ability to learn and implement new systems such as Oracle based WAVE and,
- Proven ability to work with the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion, ensuring sensitive information is handled with integrity and professionalism.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
- Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian) is an advantage.