Compliance Officer and Advisor (Home-based) – Part-time At UNDP. APPLY NOW!
Lead Compliance Officer and Advisor (Home-based) 50% – Part-time
Location: New York, United States
Job ID: 19046
Posting Date: 06/22/2024
Application Deadline: 07/06/2024
Job Schedule: Part-time
Agency: UNDP
Grade: IPSA-13 Lead
Type of Contract: International Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Management
Bureau: Office of Audit and Investigations
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Education & Experience: Master’s Degree with 15 years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 17 years of experience
Required Skills: Expertise in social and environmental safeguard policies
Languages: Fluency in English; proficiency in French or Spanish preferred
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Job Description
Background
At UNDP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are fundamental principles. We embrace diversity to reflect the richness of the nations and cultures we serve, foster inclusion to empower all team members, and uphold equity in our actions. Our commitment to diversity ensures that all individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our values and inspiring stories at UNDP.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Rigorous background checks are conducted for all selected candidates.
Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI)
The OAI, reporting directly to the Administrator, provides independent internal audit and investigation services to UNDP and its affiliates. We ensure effective risk management and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls. The Investigations Section handles allegations of misconduct, including fraud, corruption, harassment, and violations of UNDP regulations.
Established on January 1, 2015, the Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) addresses complaints about UNDP’s social and environmental commitments. SECU conducts compliance reviews to investigate alleged policy violations and recommends measures to rectify issues and provide restitution to affected communities.
Job Purpose and Context
As an IPSA Lead Compliance Officer and Advisor, you will operate under the OAI Charter, SECU Investigation Guidelines, and relevant policies. All deliverables will be owned by UNDP and submitted to SECU.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the SECU Head of Unit, your responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership and policy advice to SECU in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leading SECU investigations by guiding compliance officers and ensuring high-quality reports that apply UNDP’s social and environmental safeguard policies rigorously.
- Managing SECU projects and initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to policy development within SECU/OAI.
Competencies
- Achieve Results: Prioritize team workflows and drive strategic impacts.
- Think Innovatively: Navigate complexity and foster radical innovation.
- Learn Continuously: Create systems for organizational learning and development.
- Adapt with Agility: Initiate and lead organizational change effectively.
- Act with Determination: Make tough decisions with confidence.
- Engage and Partner: Construct alliances in high-stake situations.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Foster an inclusive and ethical culture.
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
- Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking, Risk Management, Evaluation, Strategic Thinking, Change Management
- Audit & Investigation – Investigation: Investigation management and investigative techniques, Critical creative and foresight applied to audit and investigation
Required Skills and Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Environmental, or International Development (or equivalent), with 15 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 17 years of experience.
- Expertise in international institutions’ social and environmental safeguard policies.
- Proficiency in accountability mechanisms’ design and application.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with local communities and civil society organizations.
- Familiarity with UNDP’s Programming and Operations Policies, and the UNDP Social and Environmental Standards.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
- Proficiency in French or Spanish is advantageous.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is beneficial.
Travel: Occasional travel may be required for business purposes, subject to UNDP policies and security clearances.
Keywords: Compliance Officer, Advisor, Social and Environmental Safeguard Policies, UNDP, IPSA, Investigation, Stakeholder Engagement
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