Compliance Officer- UNOCHA- (Nationals Only)

OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate for the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention; and facilitate sustainable solutions. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has responsibility for inter-agency coordination in complex emergencies and natural disasters.

In the context of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, the OCHA Office has specific responsibility for:

• Disseminating information and policies to the humanitarian community, authorities, and donors, as well as supporting resource mobilization efforts;
• Assisting in the identification of humanitarian priorities and needs and the coordination of resource mobilization efforts; and
• Disseminating information on the impact of natural disasters, response, and the need for international assistance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management, or emergency situations in assigned countries/areas that may impact the performance of oPt Humanitarian Fund (HF).
• Organizes and prepares analyses on humanitarian, emergency relief, and related issues and organizes follow-up work management response related to audits and evaluations of the oPt HF.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders to enable early detection of compliance issues in oPt HF-funded projects and verify prevention and control mechanisms.
• Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other activities to provide risk management training and undertakes in-depth reviews.
• Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents, and communications, e.g., drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc. related to risk management and compliance in the context of Country-Based Humanitarian Pooled Funds.
• Serves as the primary focal point on compliance and risk management of the oPt HF, keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, etc., and ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms in line with global Country-Based pooled fund guidelines.
• Reviews and provides advice to the oPt HF manager on policy issues related to compliance and risk management.
• Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, and consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters; participates in planning and actual field project monitoring.
• Participates in the request and reviews of partner capacity assessments and corresponding status updates in the Grant Management System (GMS).
• Follows up with updating the project monitoring timelines, results, and recommendations in the GMS.
• Plans and participates in trainings/workshops for implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in the areas mentioned above in combination with two years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of two years (with a Master’s degree) or four years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in finance, project management, accounting, public administration, economics, or a related field is required.
• Experience in finance and the project management cycle, including performance monitoring, is required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (both spoken and written) is required.

Skills

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance, and related humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze, and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, work under pressure, and on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., civil strife, natural disasters, and human misery). Shows pride in work and achievements, demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Desired Skills

• Experience in compliance and risk management is desirable.
• Experience in internal control systems, accounting tools, or related is desirable.
• Experience with the UN common system or equivalent international organization is desirable.