Risk and Compliance Officer (NOB - Sana'a)

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:Provide effective 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.?Under the direct/technical guidance & supervision of the Risk and Compliance Advisor (RCA), the incumbent will provide support in the establishment of effective risk assessment and risk management activities; application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures. Contribution to the overall effectiveness of operations and optimization of WFP resources by championing the mainstreaming of WFP?s risk and compliance framework. The incumbent is required to exercise discretion, personal and professional integrity and to maintain absolute confidentiality of information/data revealed in the course of undertaking his/her duties.?KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):1. Contribute to embedding risk assessment in planning and decision making through developing and/or monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions.2. Provide support to managers in analysing and strengthening existing processes on risk & compliance issues and on maintaining an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. Support relevant managers in their regular and ad hoc risk assessments in regional, country and field offices risk assessments to: identify and evalutate risks, assess effectiveness of the internal controls, and assess the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities.7. Contribute to 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, support training in AFAC standards.9. Contribute to 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 contribute ideas on required actions in areas of risk & compliance vulnerability.10. Support managers in the preparation of risk information for management to share with external stakeholders such as UN system-wide engagement, donors, and partners.11. 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.13. Demonstrate managerial and functional skills by effectively managing staff and building staff capabilities for high performance results.14. Other duties, as required.?KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Specific Key Accountabilities):

1. Collect and analyze data on fraud incidents and fraud risk metrics.
2. Coordinate the Annual Performance Planning and Risk Register preparation as well as the mid and end year review processes across all functional units of the Country Office, document and share progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions with managers.
3. Schedule and lead discussions at the YECO and field Offices with relevant stakeholders on selection and/or reporting against Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), setting and/or reviewing risk appetite thresholds and draw the attention of the RCA and managers to scenarios where risk levels have exceeded the agreed thresholds.
4. Ensure timely update of the YECO Key Risk Indicator Dashboard and undertake quarterly consolidation, analysis, and presentation of data in the format of a quarterly risk monitoring report.
5. Coordinate the planning and execution of Fraud Risk Assessments including updating of the risk register as warranted and preparation of the associated assessment report with clear recommendations to address any identified gaps and follow up on their implementation.
6. Coordinate the quarterly Risk & Oversight Committee meetings. Gather information and documentation as needed, support the Risk and Compliance Advisor in presenting the findings, incidents etc. during the meeting.
7. Support the coordination of audit and other oversight missions to WFP Yemen.

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