Supply Chain Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst

The Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst supports the Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist in executing and overseeing the UNFPA Supply Chain Quality Management System. The role fosters a culture of risk management and ensures the integrity and quality of supplies and services within UNFPA's supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the end-to-end Insurance Management of UNFPA insurance policies including coverage adequacy, policy compliance, and claims handling.
• Serve as Secretariat or Alternate Secretariat for the UNFPA Contract Review Committee (CRC) and Vendor Review Committee (VRC), managing submissions, meeting coordination, records and compliance.
• Manage receipt and processing of sealed tenders for SCMU ensuring secure handling and adherence to procedures.
• Develop and analyse reports related to SCMU Governance, Risk and Compliance functions such as key performance indicators, annual reports on insurance, CRC, VRC, and bid management.
• Develop and oversee the Supply Chain GRC framework, assist in defining roles and responsibilities, and drive continuous improvement using quality management standards.
• Monitor supply chain compliance with policies and regulations, manage audit coordination, and implement corrective measures.
• Develop and maintain SCM policies and guidelines aligned with UNFPA’s Strategic Plan.
• Facilitate the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, and provide reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to map and optimize supply chain processes ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Provide support to regional and country offices facilitating training and implementation of policies and risk management strategies.
• Develop and implement UNFPA's capacity-strengthening initiatives and advocate for training of supply chain professionals.
• Coach and mentor UNFPA personnel to strengthen capacity in supply chain management.
• Champion UNFPA's supply chain thought leadership through engagement with industry experts, forums, research, and representation.
• Foster knowledge retention and sharing and create a community of practice for supply chain.
• Provide counsel and support on supply chain management issues incorporating best practices and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to development of UNFPA’s value proposition and relationships with donors and partners.
• Support SCMU’s collaboration with Division for Communication and Strategic Partnerships to diversify funding opportunities.
• Support SCMU’s oversight of resource mobilisation proposals for quality assurance.
• Establish collaboration with relevant UNFPA stakeholders for coordinated tailored solutions.
• Lead fostering relationships with key supply chain partners to increase efficiency.
• Represent SCMU and UNFPA in supply chain management meetings.
• Create a conducive working environment aligned with UNFPA's 2030 People Strategy.
• Lead and supervise team.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the Chief, SCMU.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, International Commerce, Logistics or equivalent is required.
• Additional qualification in supply chain management certification/qualification from Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply’s MCIPS is an asset.
• Project Management qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner, PMP® or CAPM® from PMI are an asset.
• Key certifications in insurance management such as Certified Insurance Management Professional (CIMP), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) are an asset.
• Professional certifications in quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, are an asset.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in supply chain-related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at the international level within NGOs, donors, UN system or regulatory bodies is required.
• Professional written and spoken presentation skills including report and presentation development and ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for technical and non-technical audiences is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required.
• Basic proficiency in project management skills is an asset.
• Experience in managing a team, particularly within a matrix organizational structure is an asset.
• Knowledge of UNFPA Strategic Plan, Humanitarian Thematic Fund, and Strategy and Operational Plan to Scale-up and Strengthen Interventions on Gender-based Violence in Emergencies is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Economics
• International Commerce
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Certification
• MCIPS
• Project Management
• Prince2
• PMP Certification
• CAPM
• Insurance Management
• Certified Insurance Management Professional
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
• Certified Risk Management Assurance
• Risk Management
• Quality Management
• ISO 9000 Quality System
• Governance Risk and Compliance
• Report Writing
• Presentation Development
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Team Management
• Matrix Organizational Structure

Languages

English