Risk Management and Compliance Officer

Job Identification (Reference Number): 16390

Position Title: Risk Management and Compliance Officer (P)

Duty Station City: Kyiv

Duty Station Country: Ukraine

Grade: P-3

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to six months with possibility of extension)

Recruiting Type: Professional

Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice

Initial duration: Six months

Closing date: 11 September 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

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates

• 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, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the direct supervision of the Head of Accountability and Quality Control, in close collaboration with the Regional Office (RO), supported with functional guidance from the Chief Risk Officer, Institutional Risk Division at Headquarters (HQ), the Risk Management and Compliance Officer will be responsible for participating in the development of and implementing risk management and compliance systems, structures and procedures, drafting risk treatment action plans, and participating in institutional compliance reviews over programme processes in IOM Ukraine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical advice and guidance for the integration of risk management considerations into decision-making, planning, and resource allocation, and supervise the regular updating of risk registers, monitoring progress of the implementation of risk treatment plans.

• Assist Head of Accountability and Quality Control Unit and Country Office (CO) staff on the development of new and improving existing risk & compliance processes to maintain an effective internal control environment.

• Continually monitor the use of IOM resources for conformity with approved strategic plans/project plans, IOM rules and regulations, and donor funding agreements, and ensure that the corresponding means of verification are duly collected and stored.

• Participate in the enhancement of adequate internal control systems, including performance, oversight and risk management systems and processes.

• Draft compliance related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational staff managing and overseeing risks and controls, and escalate matters related to risk management, compliance, and oversight as needed.

• Provide technical advice and guidance to managers for risk assessments in field offices.

• Analyze data on fraud incidents and fraud risk indicators and deliver training sessions on Anti-Fraud standards as required.

• Collect and prepare risk information for internal and external dissemination.

• Travel on short notice within the regions of the Ukraine response operations.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, audit, compliance, 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) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an advantage.

Experience

• Knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, such as ISO 31000 and COSO;
• Knowledge of and working experience of Internal Control Frameworks, systems, and reviews;
• Exposure to and experience in 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/UN mandate, field operations, organizational structure, and policies & procedures;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports; and,
• Ability to use software to gather, collate, analyze, and present complex information.

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

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.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

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 five 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership : Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization's vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others : Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust : Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision : Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility : Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station's country can be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

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