OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Under the strategic direction of the Director, General Management, the CRMA shall manage AFRO’s
Compliance, risk management and Assurance programme on a day-to-day basis and be the focal point for all compliance and risk management issues in the African region.
CRMA provide assurance to the Regional Compliance and Risk Management Committee and, by extension, to the Country Representative, that WHO funds of Direct Financial Cooperation (DFC), Direct Implementation (DI) and Letters of Agreement for grants (Grant LOAs are implemented in accordance with agreements signed with Implementing Partners, WHO’s policies and procedures and funds are used for the intended purpose.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The role of the Quality Assurance Specialist is to support the execution of the Accountability and Assurance Framework, through the conduct of on-site verification missions, monitoring and assessing related actions and following-up on recommendations to address weaknesses, and participating in capacity building of implementing partners and staff and other activities to strengthen related processes.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Risk Assessment: Plan, conduct and report on in-depth due diligence assessments of Implementing Partners. Identify high risk areas and recommend relevant mitigating measures. Monitor and assess the adequacy of actions taken to correct reported deficiencies. Assurance Activities: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess
whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures. Follow up to ensure that recommendations made to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented. Policies and procedures: Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines and tools. Capacity building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations. Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required. Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by Quality Assurance Specialist -Team Lead.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or other relevant field.
Desirable: Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant. Advanced University degree (Master’s) in a relevant field (as identified above).
Experience
Essential: A minimum of two years of experience in auditing, internal control, compliance, and risk management. Experience in assessing internal controls.
Desirable: Work experience in developing countries. Audit experience with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience.
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Functional Knowledge and Skills
Sound knowledge of risk management and internal control principles, tools and techniques and their application. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to produce high level quality reports for decision makers; Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity. Good analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with various internal/external partners on complex and sensitive matters. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion.
WHO Competencies
*1. Teamwork
*2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural Differences
*3. Communication
- Producing results
- Knowing and managing yourself
