DMS requires the engagement of 3 (three) consultants to: (i) allow completion of activities reflected in UNFPA's Internal Control Framework (ICF) 2017 project plan, including those related to the implementation of a more effective fraud risk management process, and (ii) support the performance of certain recurring Headquarters internal control functions. Completion of these activities is critical to address expectations and requirements of the UNFPA Executive Board and of the different internal and external oversight bodies.
1. Internal Control Framework project:
Working as part of the ICF project team, under the supervision of the designated project manager (Chief, Finance Branch) and considering the priorities defined for the project, the consultants will support the delivery of the tasks listed below, with all related outputs:
a. Internal Control Framework:
(i) Development of a policy and strategy for second line of defense controls
(ii) Enhancement to the corporate risk-control matrix
(iii). Development of materials and communications to support internal control awareness and remediation activities
(iv) Development of an ICF course
(v) Development of a delegation of authority matrix
(vi) Development of comprehensive segregation of duties guidelines
b. Fraud risk management:
(i) Development of relevant fraud scenarios
(ii) Design of an anti-fraud strategy
(iii) Development of anti-fraud training
(iv) Review of risks and risk responses by the different risk treatment working groups
c. Policies and procedures:
Review of new policies to ensure they are risk-based, reflect adequately designed internal controls to minimize risks inherent to the processes, and include comprehensive risk and control matrices clearly documenting such risks and controls.
2. Headquarters internal control functions:
Working as part of the Quality Management Unit (QMU) team, under the supervision of QMU management, the consultants will support the performance of the tasks listed below:
(i) Review of project cash advance exceptions;
(ii) Approve ATLAS user profiles and grant exceptions, and monitor their expiration;
(iii) Act as back up and reviewer of Global Directory improvements.
A detailed workplan exists for the ICF project. Each consultant will be assigned to one or more activities within the scope of the workplan. Progress will be monitored through weekly project team meetings, by reference to the project workplan.
Progress as regards recurring internal control functions will be determined by reference to the annual plan of the QMU.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Advanced university degree in business administration, finance or accounting. A first level university degree in combination with (a) two (2) additional years of professional experience or (b) professional accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a similar professional accreditation, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
- Seven (7) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in financial management, risk management, internal controls, and/ or audit at national and international level in a complex and fast changing business environment;
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite products;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Fluency in English. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is desirable.
This assignment is for 5 months (August 2017 - November 2017) - full time
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to send a CV with " "Internal Control Framework" in the subject line to: Roberto Fernandez, rfernandez@unfpa.org, by 21 JULY 2017
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
