Due Diligence Senior Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Administration: Administer and operationalize the UNOPS Due Diligence Policy by conducting comprehensive research and screenings of prospective and existing funding sources in accordance with the UNOPS legal framework and internal policies.
• Risk Assessment: Assess risks on the basis of screening outcomes in relation to the wider business context and potential business risk.
• Reporting: Prepare, draft, and consolidate due diligence and screening reports, including concise executive summaries highlighting key risks and findings. Provide clear, risk-based recommendations to submitting units on proposed next steps and mitigation measures.
• Advisory Services: Assist stakeholders in 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. Act as a resource person providing subject-matter expertise during sessions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Finance, or related fields with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
  • OR a Master’s degree in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications (Desired): Professional certifications like CAMS, CIA, or CFE.
• Experience: Relevant professional experience in due diligence, preferably in an international setting.

Competencies

• Upholds ethical norms and high standards of trustworthiness.
• Acts as a positive role model and supports the development of others.
• Builds and maintains strong external relationships.
• Efficiently establishes courses of action to accomplish goals.
• Adapts approach to suit changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Evaluates data to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Communicates ideas or facts clearly and concisely.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the UNOPS careers portal. To submit your application, please visit careers.unops.org. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on April 22, 2026.