Risk and Compliance Officer (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number):  17232
Position Title: Risk and Compliance Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Geneva
Duty Station Country: Switzerland
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 29 October 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 

                 1.        Internal candidates

                 2.        Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Context

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support and guidance to the network of risk management Focal Points towards the implementation of the Risk Management framework as well as IOM’s Risk Management standards.
2. Lead the process to imbed risk management in the project life cycle and support the revision of the Project Handbook, ensuring the integration of risk management in all project activities and strengthen compliance in project management.
3. Contribute towards the formulation of the institutional risk appetite statement, business unit specific risk appetite statements and risk tolerance indicators, suitable to IOM’s business model and organizational needs.
4. Support risk assessment activities across IOM (Headquarters (HQ), RO, CO) as well as at project level (where required), focusing on driving integration of Risk Management into core processes, including project development, management and reporting processes.
5.  Provide coordination support to business process owners and regional office management on the use of compliance metrics and risk indicators, for the identification and evaluation of institutional risks that need to be monitored and mitigated.
6. Assist with the roll out of fraud risk assessments and the evaluation of related controls to manage IOM’s exposure to the risk of fraud and other types of prohibited conduct.
7.  Conduct corporate qualitative and quantitative assessments or risk management activities, risk registers and specific risk areas, and monitor internal and external indicators as a means of identifying emerging risks for consideration and evaluation. 
8. Consolidate risk data across various levels to determine the risk profile and prepare risk management reports, which include inputs to corporate wide risk mitigation strategies.
9. Participate in the revision of the risk management policy and procedural framework, best practices and other lessons learned, and participate in institutional processes (e.g., policy development) to ensure that risk, internal controls, and compliance factors are duly considered.
10.  Provide technical and coordination support to efforts towards increasing organizational risk maturity, aligned to the agreed upon risk maturity road map and overall Risk Management Strategy.
11. Develop and conduct training at various levels to build the capacities of IOM staff in relation to risk management, internal controls and compliance.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA); Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or equivalent Risk Management certification from the Institute of Risk Management (IRM)..

Experience

• Experience in implementing risk management frameworks and of implementing or using a risk management information system or tools;
• Experience in governance, compliance and internal controls including, performance management;
• Experience in organizational change management and business process reviews;
• Experience in project risk management, specifically related to implementing a risk based approach to project management; and,
• Experience with international institutions preferably working in IOM and/or the UN system.

Skills

• Advanced facilitation skills, particularly of risk assessment and root cause analysis as well as in assessing and recommending effective internal controls and mitigation actions;
• Complete and practical understanding of ISO 31000 and COSO framework;
• Knowledge and understanding of IOM/UN rules, regulations and Instructions on planning, reporting and resource management; and,
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as SAP and Oracle are an advantage

Language

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
•  Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

•  Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
•  Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
•  Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
•  Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
•  Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 
   

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.  Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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