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Vacancy Announcement: Risk and Compliance Specialist, (NOC) FT, Dakar (Sénégal) #133809
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Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Operations, the Risk and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for strengthening risk assurance and compliance efforts in the context of a large/medium/small scale country office. This includes providing complementary support and monitoring related to the management of risk, encompassing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management practices at process, systems, and entity levels. The Specialist will ensure that risk management objectives are achieved in accordance with organizational rules and regulations, ethical standards, internal controls, information and technology security, sustainability, and quality assurance. A key component of the role is leading the planning and execution of HACT assurance activities—including micro-assessments, spot checks, programmatic visits, and audits—while ensuring timely follow-up on findings and recommendations. The incumbent will maintain a comprehensive assurance calendar, coordinate with implementing partners, and produce quality documentation and analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the Specialist will supervise a General Service (GS) staff member, providing guidance and oversight to support the delivery of assurance tasks.
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