(Offre en anglais) OIM recrute un(e) “Compliance Officer” عودة إلى الفرص

Position Title : Compliance Officer
Duty Station : Gaziantep, Turkey
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 October 2019

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.

Context:

Under the overall administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (East, Southeast, Mediterranean (ESEM) region) and Senior Resources Management Officer based in Ankara and the direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer in Gaziantep, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the highest efficiency in strengthening internal controls and compliance with financial regulations and rules through
effective financial resources management and the provision of accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilization and management of financial resources.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line support, guidance and training in IOM Turkey, focusing on Implementing Partners (IPs), with respect to IOM’s policies, processes and procedures relating to organizational support functions including but not limited to finance and compliance, human resources, procurement and logistics.
• In line with the IOM policy on Fraud Awareness and Prevention Guidelines (IN/70), implement anti-fraud measures to safe guard the organization from processes and procedures that may lead to corrupt practices. Ensure close coordination with relevant units in the mission, Regional Office and Headquarters for development of systems and tools to be implemented and ensure that these systems and tools are aligned to IOM policies, rules and regulations. Liaise with Information Management Unit (IMU) to develop tools/module in the Portal.
• Monitor the implementation of appropriate procurement processes relating to issuing call for proposals and bidding documents through selection of Implementing Partners ensuring integrity and transparency of the entire process. Advise, coordinate and inform senior management on risk management and risks identified in the procurement processes in the mission.
• Establish vetting system in coordination with Global Procurement Support Unit (GPSU) and other relevant units. Analyze requests to engage IPs, validate capacity and credentials of IPs, and evaluate information regarding IPs’ performance in the areas of overall quality of project implementation, adherence to standards and conditions in the agreement and achievement of project objectives.
• Prepare and implement guidance for sound administration of IPs, covering the aspects of finance, human resources, logistics, procurement, contracting, warehouse operations, asset administration, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting that consider IOM’s general instructions, policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Compliance Unit; set objectives, review processes and procedures, strategize and formulate risk mitigation measures for the unit.
• Endorse IP Capacity Assessments, findings and recommendations arising from assessment of IPs’ systems, policies and procedures; endorse verified financial reports submitted by IPs.
• Closely coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit on M&E findings related to outputs and quality of project implementation by IPs.
• In line with the IOM procurement manual (IN/168) and Field Authorization matrix, ensure that IPs observe proper segregation of duties within the organization.
• Enhance IOM Turkey contract tracking and administration system to ensure proper monitoring of contracts and agreements.
• Recommend mechanisms to prevent fraud and corruption among IPs. Follow up on audit reports as impacting Compliance Unit, including on the implementation of audit recommendations. Report all IP concerns and issues related to non-compliance of IOM policies, rules and regulations immediately to the direct supervisor.
• In coordination with Legal Unit, Office of the Inspector General and relevant units, ensure timely decision-making on cases of fraud and corruption committed by Implementing Partners and appropriate penalties to be applied.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Note

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
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