UNOPS Due Diligence Specialist Job

Due Diligence Specialist Job, Current Accounting Jobs In Kenya,

Purpose and Scope of Role

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 by the UNOPS legal framework, and in line with UNOPS policies and processes for conducting Due Diligence Red Flag Reviews.
• Assess risks based on these screening outcomes and about 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 a due diligence resource person in training sessions and workshops.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
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 instead 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;
• An intermediate level of another UN language (preferably Spanish, French, and/or Arabic) is required.

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