Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist (Risk and Compliance)

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

The Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) was established in 2018 for efficient delivery of grants and fund management, and the provision of quality pharmaceuticals and health products. The ARHC aims to significantly impact the targets of UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 on good health and well-being, by expanding the population benefitting from UNOPS-managed health-related engagements across the Asia Region. The ARHC portfolio manages the PR Programme of the Global Fund, which has been providing financial support to the GMS countries for Malaria programs since 2003. Global Fund has selected UNOPS as a regional PR, responsible for delivering the targets set out in the grant agreements in collaboration with selected sub-recipients (SRs) from the National Programmes, local and international NGOs, the private sector and other UN agencies. UNOPS in Cambodia is currently the Principal Recipient programme (PR) for the Regional Artemisinin Resistance Initiative (RAI).

Background Information - Job-specific

The Principal Recipient programme (PR) under the UNOPS Asia and Pacific Regional Office has been established to support, develop and oversee UNOPS’ programmes implemented with GFATM financing in the Region to ensure that synergies between different programme components are effectively developed. 

The PR’s Cambodia team works in close cooperation with Regional PR teams to ensure the effective grant management and coordination of in-country GFATM grants as well as, in- Regional Principal Recipients of GFATM regional grants for Greater Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam). 

Under the direct supervision of the Program Management Advisor and overall management of Senior Programme Coordinator, the   Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist (Risk and Compliance)

• Ensure effective controls are in place on the use of Global Fund grant monies and that all payments are eligible, justified and represent value for money;

• Ensure that financial records for all transactions are maintained accurately and on a timely basis;

• Mitigate the risk of fraud or misuse of grant funds and reduce the ineligible expenditures reported by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Local Fund Agent (LFA);

• Ensure the continuity of the program implementation in high risk environments and that safeguards are in place with respect to Global Fund investments;

• Ensure that reporting to the PR is accurate, timely and in accordance with SRs Grant Agreement and the applicable policies and regulations of the Global Fund. 

Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Specialist (Risk  and Compliance) will closely work with the Programme Management Advisor. S/he will supervise UNOPS Finance Associates (Compliance and Monitoring) working at the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM) as well as other SRs/SSRs to execute and enhance the financial, risk and compliance management functions. The specialist will ensure the quality and compliance of the financial implementation of the program and will perform the following specific duties and responsibilities.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, HR or related field.

• A combination of a bachelor's degree with an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.  

Certification

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent is highly desirable.

  
  

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, compliance, audit, internal audit, accounting, and risk management at the national or international level is required.

• Experience with audits of development aid programmes or the projects funded by international donors and institutions is an asset.

• Experience in the use of ERP accounting software packages preferably SUN accounting systems is desirable.

• Experience in project management, Procurement and Supply chain Management would be an advantage. 

• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills is preferable.

• Good knowledge of donor organizations an experience in working with public institutions would be an asset.

• Previous experience with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis would be an asset. 

• Full working knowledge of English is required. 

• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.