Regional Risk and Compliance Officer

International Organization for Migration

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) for Middel East and North Africa, and the technical guidance of the Institutional Risk Division (IRD) in Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Risk and Compliance Officer provides advice and support to the implementation of institutional policy related to risk identification, management, and treatment in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, the Regional Risk and Compliance Officer provides oversight, internal control, and technical guidance to promote the integration of risk management into the Regional Office (RO) and COs operations and programmes. In close collaboration with the RO, Chiefs of Mission (CoMs), and Heads of Office (HoOs), the Regional Risk and Compliance Officer monitors and strengthens assessments of reputational, fiduciary, and other types of risk as they relate to strategic planning and subsequent decision-making at both the regional and country level.

Skills

• Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement dynamics and ability to frame them in respect to institutional, reputational, fiduciary, and other types of risk;
• Strong communication, negotiation and engagement skills, particularly in response to working with administrative heads, project managers, and management support functions;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse team;
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively summarize, present, and communicate findings;
• Demonstrated expertise of relevant standards and practices related to risk identification, risk management and risk treatment planning; and,
• Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning, risk management and knowledge management.

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, and of another UN official language (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 3

• 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 3

• 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.br>