Consultancy - Review of Office Internal Controls and Compliance

UNDP Pakistan is looking for a consultant to undertake a review of office business processes, internal controls and compliance with UNDP programme and operational policies and procedures. The review will assess, based on a randomized sample-based review, the key programme, operations and assurance processes, identify weak areas and make recommendations for improving the business processes, while ensuring compliance with the corporate policies and procedures. The consultant will be reporting to the UNDP Deputy Country Operations, while working closely with the Chief, Strategic Management Unit.   The review will assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management, and control processes, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance with legislative mandates, regulations and rules, policies and procedures. The review will cover, inter alia, the Country Office business processes related to programme management, partnerships and resource mobilization, project management, human resources, finance, procurement, information and communication technology, asset management, general administration, safety and security. This will also include a review IPSAS implementation, which UNDP globally adopted in 2012.

Duties and Responsibilities

The review is expected to take 6 weeks and will follow the standard protocols of performance audit and compliance reviews. An indicative breakdown of work and deliverables is illustrated below:   Week 1 Mapping of all the key CO business processes and review of UNDP’s applicable policies and procedures; Meetings with senior management and business process owners and relevant staff; Submission of the Inception Report (providing a mapping of CO business units and processes; sampling frame and sample selection for each business process and unit; checklists, rating criteria and policy reference for the assessment of each business process) (DELIVERABLE 1) Week 2, 3 and 4: Sampling of transactions to assess the business process flows, internal controls and compliance with relevant for each business process; Conduct assessment of business processes to identify areas for compliance and non-compliance; Organize findings of the review for each business process in the form of a report; Submit and present findings of the review and corresponding recommendations to the CO management and business process owners (DELIVERABLE 2) Week 5 and 6: Prepare Action Plans for addressing shortcomings in each business process outlining the required actions, timelines and responsible business process owner; Provide advisory support and guidance to the corresponding Units in rolling out the action plan; Submit the final reports to CO management (DELIVERABLE 3)

Competencies

Functional Competencies:  Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations; Experience in capacity development; Experience and knowledge of developing countries in similar contexts; Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision; Highly capable in managing teams, creating an enabling environment, and mentoring and developing staff; Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power point etc.) Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism; Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

EDUCATION: An advanced degree in Finance and Chartered Accountancy, with professional accreditation recognized at the international level. EXPERIENCE: At least 15 years of relevant experience (in finance, audit and assurance) with large-scale international organizations with well-established systems and protocols; Experience with UNDP Country Office oversight and assurance, particularly related to large and complex projects such as Elections and Early Recovery programmes Knowledge of UNDP business processes, Internal Control Framework and the enterprise resource planning system Atlas; Understanding of UNDP Legal Framework, Programme and Operational Policies and Procedures, and Financial Rules and Regulations. LANGUAGE: Excellent writing skills in English; Ability to communicate complex matters in a clear, straightforward and concise manner. FC: 11300

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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