Economic Commission for Africa Risk and Resilience Officer Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Economic Commission for Africa Risk and Resilience Officer Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Org. Setting and ReportingECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.
The mission will be guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are:
Advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.
This position is located in the Office of the Director, Division of Administration (DoA) in Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa. The Risk and Resilience Officer will report directly to the Director, DoA on implementation of the UN Organizational Resilience Management System (ORMS) at ECA, including business continuity and audit-related functions, and will work very closely with the Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division (SPORD) and other ECA divisions including Sub Regional Offices (SROs) and African Institute of Economic Planning & Development (IDEP) on risk management.
The Risk and Resilience Officer will facilitate identifying risks that impact the delivery of mandates and strategic objectives; act as a principal advisor to senior management through DoA on risk management and compliance matters; ensure risk management and internal control measures are integrated into all aspects of strategic and operational planning and day-to-day operations; manage audit response and compliance guidance and training, facilitate implementing the ORMS and Enterprise Risk Management at ECA in line with UN frameworks.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Risk and Resilience Officer will be responsible for:
Risk Management
Participates in implementing and maintaining compliance with the UN ERM framework at ECA, including related planning documents and budget proposals, ensuring that a risk-based approach is dully factored therein;
Conducts research and collates and disseminates data on risks related to all aspects of ECA mandates and operations. Ensures that data is maintained for analysis and reporting;
Coordinates identification of risks to delivery of ECA mandates and strategic objectives;
Analyzes and evaluates risks in cooperation with ECA stakeholders;
Develops, coordinates reviews and approvals and maintains ECA risk registers, facilitates reviews and development of risk treatment plans; coordinates for this purpose with ECA stakeholders and the Board of Auditors (BoA);
Provides training and authoritative advice on related policy, guidance and methodology at ECA and collaborates with stakeholders to promote risk ownership, accountability and improved risk management;
Acts as the Secretary of ECA’s Risk Management Committee, facilitates the establishment and coordinates the activities of the Committee ensuring that identified risks are recorded, assessed and prioritized, with appropriate actions taken;
Coordinates the activities of risk management focal points appointed by Directors, Sub-Regional Offices (SROs) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP);
Monitors ECA management of risks, coordinates for this purpose with best practices/knowledge management to identify and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
Organizational Resilience Management System (ORMS) and Business Continuity Management (BCM)
Implements ORMS and BCM as per policies and frameworks issued by UN Headquarters, details ECA policies and establishes governance structures;
Conducts a comprehensive risk assessment for business continuity;
Delivers plans to ensure coverage for core ORMS elements, to include;
Crisis management decision making and operations coordination framework;
security support and response;
crisis communications;
mass casualty incident response;
IT disaster recovery
business continuity;
support to staff, survivors and their families;
Works with stakeholders to develop response and recovery plans and scenarios with the goal of achieving flexible and coordinated responses that reflect prevailing circumstances;
Mainstreams ORMS requirements into day-to-day work;
Establishes necessary system of maintenance and reviews, including readiness exercises;
Provide training and authoritative advice on ORMS and BCM.
Audit and Compliance
Acts as the primary contact for DOA on all matters related to the activities of oversight bodies (Board of Auditors, Office of Internal Oversight Services and Joint Inspection Unit);
Conducts audit compliance activities for DoA including analyzing reports and recommendations of oversight bodies and boards of inquiry. Provides authoritative advice to the Director, DoA on compliance and progress, also taking into consideration UN policy, operations and programme mandates, cost-benefit analysis, and competing priorities;
Provides advise on mitigation measures if report recommendations are to be rejected;
Ensures that accepted recommendations are implemented, and that sufficient evidence is provided to oversight bodies for closure of the recommendations. Appraises adequacy of follow-up actions taken in respect to recommendations and provides regular updates to Director, DoA;
Incorporates audit compliance into risk registers;
Briefs Senior Management on risk management and compliance matters; prepares and submits required reports to UN headquarters, in line with stated requirements.
Performs other related duties as requested by Director, DoA.
Competencies
Professionalism
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and in ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Ability to self-start and automate work, delivering results without major supervision.
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; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Accountability
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
Advanced university degree is required in Emergency Management; Organizational Resilience Management; Business Continuity Management; Risk Management; Disaster, Risk and Resilience Management; or Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management.
A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Certifications are required in one of the following areas: ERM and ORMS; business continuity; emergency preparedness and/or disaster recovery (Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP); ISO 22301 Certified Business Continuity Manager (CBCM); Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (C/DRE); Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)
certification; ISO 31000: Risk management or Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)).
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years full time progressive work experience is required covering both enterprise risk management and organizational resilience and/or business continuity related to large-scale organizations such as the UN.
Proven experience is required in developing, implementing and managing plans including, but not limited to risk management, crisis management, physical security support and response, crisis communications and business continuity.
Experience in working in a UN system organization is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.
Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Risk and Resilience Officer Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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