Due Diligence Senior Officer

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in [(Law, International Relations, Finance] or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR
  
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required
  

Desired:

• Professional certifications like CAMS, CIA, or CFE
  

Experience Requirements

Required

• Relevant experience in professional due diligence, preferably in an international setting or related areas.
  

• Administer and operationalize the UNOPS Due Diligence Policy: Conduct comprehensive research and screenings of prospective and existing funding sources in accordance with the UNOPS legal framework internal policies, and due diligence standards.
  
• Risk Assessment: Assess risks on the basis of screening outcomes in relation to the wider business context and business risk.
  
• Reporting: Prepare, draft, and consolidate due diligence and screening reports, including concise executive summaries highlighting key risks and findings, in line with established policies; provide clear, risk-based recommendations to the submitting units on proposed next steps and mitigation measures.
  
• Advisory Services: Assist stakeholders on the interpretation of due diligence policies, particularly Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).
  
• Knowledge Management: Support the development of training materials, guidance notes, and workshop content related to due diligence processes, acting as a resource person, providing subject-matter expertise and responding to queries in these sessions