Overview
The Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Specialist will conduct screenings for proposed engagements with the private sector and other non-State actors, and provide technical advice on methodologies and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment (DDRA) screenings for proposed engagements with the private sector and other non-State actors (NSAs), in line with “FRAME.”
- Review screening requests and assess mandatory documentation, including financial statements.
- Carry out in-depth research using a range of information sources to support screening and risk assessment of the prospective entity engagement proposal, including interpretation of data and analytics.
- Analyze and map complex or unclear ownership, governance, and relationship structures of the prospective entity or engagement proposal.
- Prepare comprehensive evidence-based screenings in the FAO digital platform, clearly identifying risk factors related to prospective entities and proposed engagements.
- Provide technical advice and contribute to the development and refinement of DDRA methodologies, guidelines, procedures, and digital tools, ensuring alignment with “FRAME.”
- Conduct screenings across different operational contexts to support informed decision-making, including FAO Implementing Partners and event/logo use cases.
- Support training and capacity development activities, including the development of training materials related to DDRA.
- Organize and participate in meetings related to DDRA function at headquarters and in decentralized offices, as required.
- Review DDRA screenings prepared by other analysts.
- Provide support to ongoing, planned, and new activities or projects that relate to DDRA, as needed.
Required Experience
- At least three years of relevant experience in a professional environment role as due diligence/ risk assessment analyst.
- Experience within the UN system is an asset.
- Relevant experience in due diligence research and risk assessment analysis in an international context.
Qualifications
• Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in ethics, business management, accounting, finance, economics, law, international relations or other related field. Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
