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• Render
  support in preparing responses to audit queries and reports based on the
  responses provided by the different RSCE Service Lines and relevant
  offices where applicable.
• The
  incumbent will also facilitate the field visits of the oversight
  bodies and the Audit Response Unit, arranging the oversight assignments,
  including provision of facilities, such as office space, access to
  systems, planning and preparation of documentation. Ensure that relevant
  programme managers and support staff are available during the course of
  oversight assignments.
• Arrange,
  attend and take notes at the entrance/ exit conferences and subsequently
  ensures that agreed actions arising are taken. Facilitate and coordinate
  matters arising during the course of assignments between the
  Mission and oversight bodies, including advising Mission Representatives
  on informal and preliminary responses, such as responses to audit
  observations.
• Compile
  self-assessment reviews results and suggested audit, inspection and evaluation
  inputs for the annual work plans of the oversight bodies (the United
  Nations Board of Auditors, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and Office of
  Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).
• The
  jobholder will also liaise with RSCE Service Lines to facilitate submission
  of their comments/ responses to outstanding recommendations and
  self-assessment reviews.
• Ensure
  quality and timely responses are submitted to all stakeholders.
• Regularly
  monitor the implementation of audits recommendations and guide RSCE on the
  actions required to implement outstanding oversight recommendations.
• Build
  an audit and other oversight tracking databases to enable regular
  reporting process.
• Provide
  monthly update/ report on the status of implementation of outstanding BOA,
  JIU, OIOS recommendations to the Chief Compliance and Monitoring Officer.
• Build
  and update an Audit database and other oversight tracking databases
  regularly.
• Ensure
  that the internal controls of the RSCE are updated and followed-up,
  through regular monitoring exercises, discussions and feedback with
  Service Line Managers.
• Support
  the team leader in translating new Administrative Instructions into
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Service Lines, as well as
  maintaining the RSCE Service Line TORs and Process Guides in coordination
  with other Units in the Office of the Chief RSCE.
• Undertake
  random reviews of transactions to ensure their compliance with the
  relevant rules and regulations.
• Render
  support to the team leader in administering the RSCE’s accountability
  framework to ensure that staff receive the required designations and
  delegations in a timely manner.
• Make
  recommendations to strengthen internal controls and mitigate potential
  risks for adequate compliance to rules and regulations and good governance
  to RSCE.
• Interact
  with Service Lines to identify risk issues and provide innovative
  solutions to mitigate associated risks.
• Assist
  the team leader in providing advice on risk management strategy and
  process.
• Work
  in liaison with other Service Line Managers and the Client Missions as
  appropriate, to ensure ongoing dialogue regarding risk management and the
  integration of the management process into both strategic planning
  and day to day operations.
• Assist
  on risk methodologies for planning, identifying, analyzing and mitigating
  RSCE related risks.
• Review
  the regular ‘Risk Management Report’ of the Centre specifying the
  activities and progress of the risk management initiative and ensure that
  all required risk information is recorded in the risk management system
  for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Under
  the guidance of the team leader, liaise with the Strategic Planning
  Unit and others to ensure that risk issues are properly evaluated and
  adequately addressed.
• Perform
  any other duties as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) Associate Legal Officer job
  opportunity should hold an advanced
  University Degree, preferably in the field of International Law, Business
  Administration or related field is required. An additional professional
  qualification in legal practice or administrative law or audit is
  desirable.
• A
  first-level university degree in combination with an additional two
  (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree. An additional professional qualification in legal
  practice, administrative law or audit is desirable.
• For
  holders of a Master’s Degree, at least two (2) years of progressively
  responsible professional experience in International, Commercial or
  Administrative law, including legal analysis, research and writing is
  required.
• At
  least four years of progressively relevant professional experience
  in case of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous
  exposure and experience working in international law, administrative law
  matters at national or international level is desirable.
• Prior
  experience in risk management and compliance in an international
  setting is desirable.
• Previous
  experience in a shared service center is desirable.
• Languages:  Fluency in English or French, (both oral
  and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. 

• Professionalism: Effective management, planning,
  implementation and coordination of all risk management and
  compliance matters. Strong internal control mechanisms by timely action to
  internal and external audit observations. 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 difficult problems or
  challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning
  & Organizing:
  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
  identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities
  as required; allocates appropriate amount of
• time and resources for completing work;
  foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and
  adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Client
  Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to
  be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
  Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining
  their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to
  appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside
  the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps
  clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for
  delivery of products or services to client.

• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download Here; This should be signed
• Copies of academic certificate (s) and/or
  High School Diploma
• Latest performance evaluation report (for
  internal UN Candidates)

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