UNICEF Trains Committee Members on Roles and Responsibilities

Comprehensive Training for Effective Office Operations Support

Geneva, [Date] - UNICEF has recently conducted comprehensive training sessions for its committee members to equip them with the necessary skills to support the management of office operations effectively.

Focus Areas of the Training

• Fraud Risk Management: The training focused on the Fraud Risk Management support function, which involves collecting evidence to respond to queries from OIAI (Office of Internal Audit and Investigations) when assessing allegations of fraud and misconduct or during actual investigations.
• Global Anti-Fraud Strategy: Committee members were trained on implementing the global anti-fraud strategy, suggesting internal fraud prevention mechanisms, and alerting management on any fraudulent issues detected.

Additional Training Topics

Capacity Building and Awareness Initiatives

• Implementation of a continuous learning and development plan for the Risk and Compliance function to ensure that staff and other personnel understand key UNICEF policies, including:
  • PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse)
  • Fraud and Ethics
• Supporting the Regional Office in conducting reviews exercises in countries where Risk and Compliance positions are not established or in supporting peer reviews

Networking Opportunities

• Participation in a network of risk and compliance specialists at both regional and global levels for experience sharing and staying updated on working documents, office rules, and policies

Objectives of the Training

The training aimed to enhance the committee members’ skills and knowledge in managing risks and ensuring compliance with UNICEF’s internal control performance management framework.

Importance of Risk Management

UNICEF emphasizes the importance of Risk Management in safeguarding its reputation, resources, continuity of operations, and reputation to fulfill its primary mission of saving and protecting children globally.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

The organization is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF.