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1. Organizational Context
a. Organizational Setting
This post is located in the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Section within the Planning, Budget and Risk Management Division, Department of Program Planning and Finance, Administration, Finance and Management Sector. The GRC Section is responsible for compliance with the WIPO regulatory framework, as well as risk management, internal controls and policy development. It also provides the Secretariat for the Program and Budget Committee (PBC).
b. Purpose Statement
The Internal Controls Analyst provides technology reinforced compliance expertise, notably data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), in support of the reliable operation of WIPO’s regulatory framework. The incumbent acts as the GRC Section’s citizen data scientist, to encourage a data driven culture and works in close cooperation with the data scientists in ICTD.
The Internal Controls Analyst provides substantive input and support to the GRC processes and systems of WIPO to enable organizational assurance addressing GRC related issues and assisting the Head, GRC on related assurance opinions by independent oversight functions. The incumbent develops, monitors and reports on the internal control system, through data driven approaches and based on the COSO framework.
c. Reporting Lines
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, GRC.
d. Work Relations
The incumbent will liaise with a wide range of colleagues across the Organization, and with external parties, such as other UN organizations, and suppliers to resolve issues and follow up on GRC-related matters.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
a. Develop the use of data analytics including using AI to improve the effectiveness of internal controls at WIPO.
b. Evaluate the Organization’s compliance with WIPO’s regulatory Framework, undertaking a second line role to test and assess the effectiveness of internal controls on a regular basis and working with the first and third lines to mitigate financial and operational risks.
c. Collaborate with the Enterprise Solutions Division in ICTD to leverage the analysis of ERP data for first and second line functions to help ensure compliance, streamline processes, reduce bottlenecks and identify potential fraud risks in order to provide assurance over key processes.
d. Facilitate the annual key control assessment with control owners, and evaluate the effectiveness of key controls, record evidence of operation and identify opportunities for improvement.
e. Prepare draft statements on internal control, underpinned by management representation letters and annual assurance summaries.
f. Identify and recommend opportunities to improve WIPO’s internal control system, providing a consistent, comprehensive and Organization wide set of entity and process level controls recorded in an Enterprise Risk Management system.
g. Analyze control gaps and highlight key risks, recommending actions to address deficiencies and enhance compliance.
h. Collaborate to ensure good operation of the Organization’s delegation of authority designations system, and test for accuracy.
i. Keep abreast of new trends in Internal Control frameworks for their adaptation to the needs of the Organization.
j. Perform other related duties as required.
3. Requirements
Education (Essential)
First-level university degree in business administration, public administration, management, international relations, information and communication technology, or related field.
Education (Desirable)
Certification or training in fields of governance, risk management, internal controls and/or data analytics.
Project management qualification.
Experience (Essential)
At least six years of relevant professional experience of which at least three years in the field of internal controls and data analysis.
Experience (Desirable)
Experience with data science, developing analytics dashboards or exception reports demonstrating the effectiveness of internal controls.
Experience using data analytics including using AI to improve the effectiveness of internal controls.
Experience of working with an ERP system (e.g. Oracle or PeopleSoft) within the context of results-based management, risk management, or related reporting.
Experience working in an international environment.
Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
Language (Desirable)
Knowledge of other official UN languages.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Ability to rapidly develop a good understanding of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the Organization.
Knowledge of applying risk management and/or internal controls in an international setting.
Competent user of data analytics and/or visualization solutions.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Adaptability to new environments, tasks and demands.
4. Organizational Competencies
1. Communicating effectively.
2. Showing team spirit.
3. Demonstrating integrity.
4. Valuing diversity.
5. Producing results.
6. Showing service orientation.
7. Seeing the big picture.
8. Seeking change and innovation.
9. Developing yourself and others.
5. Information
Annual salary:
Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment. Please note that this estimate is for information only. The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice. The figures quoted below are based on the February 2025 rate of 68.1%
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$64,121
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$43,666
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$107,787
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Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.
Additional Information
Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.
Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.
The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.
In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening. Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.
Additional background checks may be required.
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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