Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consultant

CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT****Issued on: 31 October 2014

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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-HABITAT**

DUTY STATION:****Nairobi

FUNCTIONAL TITLE:****Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Consultant

DURATION:****2 Months

CLOSING DATE:****6 November 2014

BACKGROUND

The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for Human settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector. This post is located in the Office Management of UN-Habitat.

The objective of this consultancy is to develop and implement a formal enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, including the identification, design and implementation of key risk indicators, risk management tools and systems, processes and controls to effectively identify and manage organizational risks in compliance with the UN Secretariat requirements and applicable risk management best practices. The consultant will also support the updating, strengthening and finalization of an organizational accountability framework and policies and procedures governing the selection, management and monitoring of activities performed implementing partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The prospective Consultant will be responsible for undertaking the following duties under the guidance and supervision of the Methods and Oversight Officer:

• Perform an in-depth desk review of key documents, records and corporate and project risk data;
• Conduct interviews and discussions with UN-Habitat management, auditors, select key stakeholders, UNHQ Department of Management Risk Management Unit and risk focal points of major UN entities;
• Inventory and analyze UN-Habitat existing risk management systems and practices;
• Identify and undertake an analysis of the ERM policies and systems that other large UN agencies and major development agencies have in place;
• Benchmark UN-Habitat ERM systems and practices with UNHQ Department of Management requirements and best practices and identify and analyze any gap;
• Facilitate risk workshop sessions with relevant units and staff on identification and assessment of risks and mitigating controls;
• Design and develop an ERM Framework policy and systems consistent with UNHQ requirements and methodology and other applicable best practices. The ERM system will be developed and implemented in a two-phased approach with phase 1 focusing on corporate high level risks and phase 2 on project level risks and all other risks .This consultancy will deliver on the phase 1 of the ERM implementation;
• Support and assist the updating, strengthening and finalization of an accountability framework and policies and procedures governing the selection, management and monitoring of activities performed implementing partners;
• Make presentations of key outputs to UN-Habitat senior managements;
• Engage and regularly inform the Methods & Oversight officer and the OIC of the Office of Management on the progress of the ongoing work;
• Ensure proper transfer of any relevant material and knowledge of this project to the Methods & Oversight officer upon completion of assignment.

OUTPUTS

• A review and assessment of UN-Habitat risk management systems and practices and benchmarking with best practices from UN and non-UN entities and with UN Secretariat ERM requirements with gaps identification and analysis.
• An ERM policy and framework with detailed implementation action plan. These should include, at minimum:
• A mechanism for systematically identifying and prioritizing risks at each organizational level, and for assessing UN-Habitat’s vulnerability to each;
• Identification of specific corporate risks; and
• A plan for managing and monitoring each risk, communicated to all relevant staff and consultants.
• Implementation and full operationalization of an ERM system focusing on high corporate level risks
• A narrative report outlining the support and assistance to UN-Habitat efforts to update, strengthen and finalize an accountability framework and policies and procedures governing the selection, management and monitoring of activities performed implementing partners.

COMPETENCIES

ProfessionalismShows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyze complex information and offer creative, practical solutions, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed, Excellent drafting ability and communications skills, both oral and written; proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.
TeamworkWorks collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; 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.
Planning and organizingAble to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for contingencies in planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently..

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in public or business management, law, governance, finance, or other related areas such as professional certification in auditing (CPA, CA), fraud (CFE), or a first degree with the relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications. A minimum of 3 years working experience is required;

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Good knowledge and experience of risk management practices, policies and strategies and their implementation in different institutions would be as asset;
• Ability to initiate discussions, dialogues and Openness to dialogue and ease in inter-personal communication;
• Ability to organize workshops and seminars within international organizations and facilitate discussion, particularly on matters relating to risk management;
• Proven ability to work independently;
• Good project cycle management skills covering project design, implementation and monitoring;
• Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments;
• Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required;
• Good Knowledge and experience of the UN and other international organizations, including working experience in a developing country and working experience with the UN (work within the UN, or working with UN agencies and programmes) are assets;
• Project management experience is an asset;
• Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset;
• Good computer skills and excellent analytical and communication skills;
• The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset

OTHER SKILLS
Good computer skills and excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner

REMUNERATION
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

1. Educational Background (incl. dates)
2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
5. Expectations regarding remuneration
   • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)

Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

All applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Stephen Macharia
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: stephen.macharia@unhabitat.org
Fax: + 254 20 76263235
Deadline for applications: 06 November 2014

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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