Due Diligence Specialist (Retainer) Multiple Positions

General Background 

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. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

This position is located in the Quality Assurance Group (QAG) and will form part of a small, expert due diligence team. Given the scale and breadth of UNOPS global operations it is critical that new and existing partners, donors and clients are aligned with the UN core values, and the due diligence team therefore has a significant role in assuring that new and existing relationships are supportive of UNOPS reputation and risk appetite. 

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS is seeking highly qualified and experienced Due Diligence Specialist Retainer(s) to support the UNOPS Quality Assurance Group (QAG) in conducting Due Diligence red flag reviews for single or multiple partners, following the established UNOPS process and templates. 

UNOPS aims to establish a pool of qualified Due Diligence Specialist professionals that can be deployed for short-term assignments, when a need arises. Please note this vacancy aims to fill home-based opportunities as a retainer.

Purpose and Scope of Role

Under the overall guidance of, and upon request from, the Due Diligence Advisor, the Due Diligence Specialist (retainer) will have the following duties:

Administer and operationalize the UNOPS Due Diligence Policy

• Conduct due diligence reviews (e.g. financial crime, reputational, sustainability, ethical), research and screenings of prospective and existing funding sources, partners, clients and other relevant entities in accordance with the UNOPS legal framework, and in line with UNOPS policies and processes for conducting Due Diligence Red Flag Reviews.

• Assess risks on the basis of these screening outcomes, and in relation to the wider business context and business risk

• Provide support, advice and escalation for due diligence screening conducted regionally or within business units or other functional partners. 

• Draft and consolidate due diligence and screening reports. Report to submitting business units & advice on next steps.

Provide Due Diligence Advisory Services

• Advise internal and external stakeholders on the interpretation and application of the UNOPS due diligence policies (and in particular AML / CTF) and related documentation and procedures, and respond to other queries related to the UNOPS due diligence process.

Knowledge Management and Innovation

• Support the development of materials for Due Diligence training and workshops by drafting presentations, briefing notes and other tools. Act as due diligence resource person in training sessions and workshops. 

Education: 

• A Master's degree is required. Preferably in law, international relations, business administration, finance and accounting or other relevant fields. A bachelor's degree combined with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of professional due diligence experience, preferably in an international setting, is required. 

• Experience in risk-based due diligence, anti-fraud and anti-corruption, risk management and mitigation or compliance or implementation of internal control systems is desirable.

• Experience in supporting the development of  anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism policies and internal standard operating procedures for International Financial Institutions (IFIs) or in the financial services industry is desirable

• Experience in developing policies and internal standard operating procedures is highly desirable. 

• Experience in investigative and auditing activities is an asset.

• Work experience in the UN system is an asset. 

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is desirable.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification is an asset.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required;

• Intermediate level of another UN language (preferably Spanish, French, and/or Arabic) is required.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Retainer - A retainer contract is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor are required intermittently. The individual contractor agreement on retainer basis will specify a “unit price” per day worked. For budgetary purposes, a monetary cap will be determined when the contract is awarded and issued. Please note that the retainer contract will not provide for a minimum, and payment will be made only after completion of work. 

Contract level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA 2) / ICSC-10
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