OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Administration and Finance provides support to the Regional Office and offices of the WHO Representatives in the eleven Member Countries of the South-East Asia Region in the areas of Human Resources & Talent Management (HRT), Budget and Finance (BFU),Information Management & Technology (IMT), Administrative Services (ASU),Staff Development and Learning (SDL), Security, Procurement and Supply Services(PCS) and legal advice. The Department enables the work of the Region and at the same time ensures fulfilment of its obligations towards Member Countries and donors in respect of efficient management of resources in a transparent manner, ensuring accountability, ensuring accountability and compliance with rules, regulations and procedures.The specific objectives of the activity are to identify regional risks, maintain risk register records, evaluate risks according to likelihood of impact and probability and proactively assist Budget Centers to manage risks.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Administration and Finance and in collaboration with other Organizational entities (e.g. HQ, Regional Management Offices and technical departments and WHO Country Offices(WCOs), the incumbent will perform the specific duties:

1.Support SEA Region (SEAR) policies and procedures for risk management, transformation, compliance and contingency planning, enhancement of tools to systematically record, monitor and report on a wide range of organizational risk areas and facilitate securing of internal support to mitigate identified risks.

2. Advise on programme implementation covering a wide range of administrative, financial, budgetary, human resources management and other issues in relation to accountability, risk management and compliance.

3.Coordinate SEAR risk management cycle through Risk Management Tool (RTM)and Internal Control Framework self-assessment.

4.Identify internal constraints which undermine compliance within SEARO’s programme and operations, and propose corrective measures, review the current approaches available on assessing, measuring and mitigating risks.

5.In coordination with DAF Office, assist with follow up on open internal and external audit reports and recommendations and Country Programme and Administrative management reviews with the overall aim of enhancing and improving compliance, transformation, risk management and related processes and procedures.

6.Support the integration of risk management process into the planning processes and compliance framework.

7.Regularly monitor and report the status of the risk register and be alert of emerging internal and external risks, as well as the effectiveness of the instituted risk measures.

8.Provide clear and consistent updates, analyses and reports on risks and threats with actionable recommendations.

9.Support the development of internal capacity building for risk management and compliance at all levels of the Organization; develop training tools in risk management and compliance applicable to the different audiences in the Region and foster a culture of risk management, accountability and compliance, raising staff awareness.

10.Perform any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Finance, Law, Economics or related field.

Desirable: Training in risk management and programme evaluation.

Experience

Essential: At least seven (7) years of combined relevant experience at the national and international levels in complex organizations, in the area of general management, internal control frameworks and related monitoring processes and systems.

Desirable: Experience in designing, policy development and implementing risk management, compliance and internal control framework. Experience in working in WHO and/or the UN system, together with specific experience of using Oracle. Experience in working in a multicultural environment

Skills

Understand complex interrelationship of factors that create risks to successful accomplishment of the Organization’s objectives.

Focus on impact and results and respond positively to feedback.

Provide policy advice to senior management.

Use mature professional judgement reporting independently significant issues directly to senior management.

Maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement with respect to sensitive information.

Achieve consensus on weaknesses identified in processes for evaluation, compliance and risk management and ways to remedy them.

Remain open to change and manage complexities.

Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative work style.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3009 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level 

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. 

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. 

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. 

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. 

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. 

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• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int 

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. 

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements