FAO recruits 01 National Compliance Specialist

Job Description: 1901767

National Compliance Specialist

Closure Date: 30/Jul/2019, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRSSD

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: South Sudan-Juba

Duration: 3 Months (Extendable)

Post Number: N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Organizational Setting

 The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist Governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The FAO Representation in South Sudan is organized around three main units: Programme, Operations and Administration. The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to Agriculture(crop), Livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Food information Systems and is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country’s Programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.

Reporting Lines

 The Compliance Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in South Sudan and the direct supervision of the Head of Operations. This position is located in Juba, South Sudan and the incumbent will be responsible for managing the Compliance function of FAO South Sudan.

Tasks and responsibilities

 Assist Head of Unit to advice and makes recommendations to the FAOR on appropriate strategies to strengthen controls and mitigate potential risks for adequate compliance to rules and regulations and good governance of the FAO South Sudan office and the field sub- offices;

Liaises and coordinates with the FAOR, Operations Unit, CTA/TA and field Offices to identify compliance issues and to develop control checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to provide innovative solutions to ensure adequate oversight and to mitigate associated risks;

Assist Head of Unit to provide policy advice and operational support to all units within FAO South Sudan and sub-offices in identifying risk areas, creating a viable control environment and supporting the enhancement of internal controls;

Establishes a database of SOPs; reviews existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and proposes amendments to strengthen the current operational environment;

Monitors the implementation of the risk assessment framework through the development of a risk-based Compliance monitoring system

Specific Functions:

 Assist Head of Unit for UNCT risk assessment projects and liaise with HQ on corporate risk assessment;

Conducts missions to sub offices, programme/projects activities’ sites to perform periodic compliance reviews and monitor proper application of policies and procedures; prepares mission reports on such visits for the FAOR;

Assist Head of unit to facilitate internal and external audit and investigation missions, providing guidance and advice to identify potential issues of concern;

Develops a strong culture of compliance awareness and ensures a consistent approach across the different units, programme sectors as well as field offices and disseminates information on compliance initiatives;

Ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities;

Responds to routine enquiries and provides day to day guidance to all staff on rules and internal policies, and organizes training programmes for staff to enhance compliance with policies, rules and procedures;

Prepares reports on compliance issues, risk developments and operational constraints

Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

 Minimum Requirements

 Advanced university degree in business/public administration, economics or a related field.

Five years of relevant experience in administration, finance, audit and/or experience in programme/projects operations and control functions including field experience

National of South Sudan

Working knowledge of English, limited knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage

 FAO Core Competencies

 Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

 Experience with emergencies and development initiatives in the Horn of Africa preferably in South Sudan

Demonstrated experience in the implementation of activities in collaboration with public and private sectors

Experience in providing technical assistance to development strategies, policy and national governments and regional bodies

Experience in project formulation, operation, implementation, budget execution and monitoring

Demonstrated experience in dealing with senior government officials, development partners and other country stakeholders.

Experience in community based development and participatory approaches and in particular with grassroots associations and farmers groups

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted

Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

HOW TO APPLY

 Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org 

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