Director, Risk and Compliance Group based in Copenhagen, Denmark

Application period 01-Jul-2024 to 21-Jul-2024

Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Contract level: D1

Duration: Two years initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

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Risk and Compliance Group

The Risk and Compliance Group (RCG) was established in 2024 under the Deputy Executive Director for Management and Policy and brings together key management oversight and control functions for risk management, compliance, internal controls and due diligence.

The Role of Director, Risk and Compliance Group

Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director for Management and Policy, the Director, of RCG provides leadership and direction to RCG as a whole and the functions within.

Given the recent establishment of the RCG, the Director will continue to strengthen the capacity of RCG to execute its core activities and to consolidate its role as a core corporate resource by ensuring the functions and services of RCG meet the needs of its internal and external constituents and are suitably supported by effective working relationships.

The Director will combine elements of leadership and development with a strong technical focus and a highly collaborative partnering approach to ensure RCG delivers on UNOPS strategic priorities and protects and enhances UNOPS and its reputation.

Functional Responsibilities:

Summary of Functions:

1. Group and Corporate Leadership
2. People Leadership
3. Risk Management
4. Compliance and Internal Control
5. Due Diligence
6. Knowledge Management and Innovation

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• A Master’s degree in law, business administration, political science or other related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degrees in similar fields may be accepted with additional years of work experience requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience including in international organisations or 12 years relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree;
• Relevant work experience of progressive seniority supporting and leading decisions related to risk or compliance considerations in highly complex environments/contexts;
• Minimum of 3 years experience designing and implementing assurance, risk management and/or compliance strategies, frameworks and programmes
• Advanced knowledge of “good practice” principles, international standards, and approaches to risk management, compliance management, internal control and due diligence, as well as demonstrated experience in applying this knowledge to achieve results.
• Experience working at the leadership level.
• Experience establishing and maintaining broad collaborative relationships and strategic networks and partnerships to expand collaboration.
• Experience applying and developing UN systems, risk and compliance frameworks is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of either Spanish or French is an asset

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