Bangladesh: Risk Management Delegate

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Head of Country Office and technical supervision of the Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) in Geneva, the Risk Management Delegate will partner with and guide the Floods Operation (FO) and Population Movement Operation (PMO) teams in ensuring compliance with the IFRC Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Control Policy. S/he will provide orientation on fraud and corruption prevention, and ethics and integrity compliance, create awareness and encourage the use of the IFRC whistle-blower measures, provide guidance and solutions and support implementing a strong risk management initiative, including monitoring to ensure proper risk analysis and mitigation in programmes, and support enhancement of the BDRCS internal audit department’s capacity.

Specifically, the purpose of this position is to:

· Design and implement training and awareness on the IFRC Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Control Policy, Code of Conduct and whistle-blower reporting mechanisms targeting all FO and PMO stakeholders.

· Provide guidance and assist the FO and PMO teams in the identification of fraud and corruption risks, make recommendations for improving internal controls, and ensure follow through.

· Support in planning and perform fact finding and/or investigations into allegations of IFRC Code of Conduct violation, specifically in fraud and corruption cases of various nature and complexity, when requested by the Director of the OIAI.

· Support efforts aimed at enhancing the capacity of BDRCS internal audit department.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Control Awareness

· Conduct training and awareness sessions on fraud and corruption prevention related policies, documents, guidance, tools, procedures and directives for internal – Red Cross Red Crescent – stakeholders, including formal presentations, workshops and written materials.

· Contribute to creating awareness of the IFRC Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Control Policy among external stakeholders, including partners, suppliers, service providers, public authorities and community representatives.

· Create awareness about the process and tools for reporting possible breaches of the IFRC Code of Conduct – such as corruption, fraud, dishonesty, harassment, sexual violence and abuse, unethical behaviour and abuse of child labour – among FO and PMO stakeholders, including target communities.

· In close coordination with the Country office, provide guidance to the national society on improving their operational and financial systems and procedures

Enterprise Risk Management

· Provide technical input and advice on major draft contracts, agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs).

· Promote a culture of risk awareness and appropriate mitigation amongst management and staff by delivering training, coaching, briefing and presentations on topics related to risk management and internal controls.

· With the aim of addressing critical risks identified during previous and new audit assignments, meet with programme managers and IFRC management in Bangladesh to discuss such risks and support management in establishing action plans, making practical and economical recommendations for improvements.

· Support management and program managers to evaluate risks in new projects, initiatives, processes and developments initiated for Bangladesh programmes and operations by participating in project design, monitoring and review.

· Address issues that are time-sensitive, highly-confidential and pose significant financial, legal and reputational risk to the IFRC, in consultation with the Director of the OIAI.

· Provide support to IFRC managers in Bangladesh in matters related to internal controls, risk management and governance processes.

· Prepare and present periodic oral and written reports to the Director of Asia Pacific Region and the Director of the OIAI, summarizing critical risk management issues including root causes, control and/or process gaps, recommendations, and progress of follow-through activities against the plan for improvements.

· If requested by the Director of the OIAI, provide information to the Audit and Risk Commission, including the preparation and delivery of oral and written reports on Bangladesh during the committee meetings.

· Evaluate risks and ensure compliance with the Federation standard procurement procedures and processes

Audit

· In response to stakeholder requirements, and in coordination with the OIAI, recommend potential external audit firms, define their scope of work, develop audit terms of reference, coordinate audit assignments, liaise with parties involved in the audit, and quality review audit reports.

· Work closely with IFRC external auditors during their visit to maximize value added and minimize duplication of effort.

Investigations (as mandated by the Directors of Asia Pacific and OIAI)

· Lead or support special fact finding and/or investigation assignments.

· Support investigations to allegations of breach of Staff Code of Conduct and suspected fraud, misappropriation of funds, misuse of power and fraud cases involving IFRC funds, including individuals and/or parties external to the IFRC but connected to its programmes – such as suppliers.

· Provide guidance and support to investigations managed or undertaken by external resources such as consultants and forensic specialists, including collecting evidence, reviewing documents, performing analyses and support the preparation of investigation reports.

National Society Capacity Enhancement

· Provide guidance and support to the BDRCS, in close coordination with the Support Services Coordinator, Finance and Administration Delegate, Senior Finance Manager and APRO Regional Finance Unit (RFU), to improve the National Society’s operational and financial systems and procedures.

· Coach, guide and mentor the BDRCS Internal Audit Department colleagues on topics related to risk management and internal controls with the view of enhancing the National Society’s capacity on the same.

Organizational Accountability

· Provide assurance regarding the efficient and effective management of IFRC resources used in Bangladesh.

· Provide assurance regarding compliance with IFRC procedures, regulations and policies.

· Keep IFRC management duly informed on any material developments which could affect the FO, PMO and/or IFRC.

Education

Required:

Relevant university education, MSc. or MA (Business, Finance, Law, Criminology, Governance, etc.)

Preferred:

Internal audit qualification (PIIA, MIIA, CIA) or equivalent

Certified fraud examiner and/or forensic audit related qualification or equivalent

Basic Delegates Training Course (BTC), WORC, IMPACT or equivalent knowledge

Experience

Required:

At least three (03) years’ professional experience in internal auditing and/or risk management

Experience in delivering training and awareness on risk management, fraud and corruption prevention and control

Experience in working on investigations related to financial fraud, corruption, collusion, mismanagement and misuse of funds in the humanitarian or public sector

Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment

International experience working for a humanitarian or development organization

Preferred:

Experience in working with an anti-corruption/ethics agency or department

Experience in coordinating with investigative entities, authorities, donors and other actors

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required:

Understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk management, and effective internal controls

Good working knowledge of system audit procedures and techniques

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of financial and management accounting

Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to investigations particularly relating to fraud, corruption, bribery and misappropriation of financial resources

Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources of information and evidence in investigations of fraud and financial investigations

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with different audiences, adapting style to fit situation

Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare/present concise oral and written reports

Ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities, and handle a large caseload simultaneously

Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Good knowledge of the region

IT literate and self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing, etc.)

Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and travel extensively in the field

Fluent spoken and written English

Preferred:

Good knowledge of information systems auditing and security

Experience of working for the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

Fluent spoken and written South Asia language - Bengali

If you are interested, please apply here before 11th December.