Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership (ECOFEL) Job Description: ECOFEL Program Manager

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1 March May 17 Version Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership (ECOFEL) Job Description: ECOFEL Program Manager Description Do you like a challenging and changing environment? Are you creative and able to develop several solutions to meet the learning and leadership needs of others? Are you appealed by building a new functionality within the Egmont Group of FIUs? Do you have the experience and knowledge that help build trust in you? Then you might be the candidate we re looking for. The Egmont Group Secretariat (EGS) is currently looking for a dynamic, resourceful, and teamoriented leader with broad international FIU experience to take on the role as Program Manager of ECOFEL. The ECOFEL Program Manager will provide strategic leadership and advance the substantive work of ECOFEL. S/He will primarily report to the Executive Secretary and will also report to the Technical Assistance and Training Working Group (TATWG). S/he will ensure effective engagement with other stakeholders and partners in the AML/CFT community. S/He will also be responsible for developing and operating ECOFEL s work plan (See Annex 1 and it s covernote) to respond to the needs of Egmont member and candidate members, supervising administrative operations, and reporting through the Executive Secretary of the Egmont Group of FIUs to donors and to the TATWG to allow the Chair of this WG to report to the Egmont Group Heads of FIU. ECOFEL is focused on the development of capability, excellence and leadership (of individuals and FIUs) to lead national and international efforts to combat ML/TF, and major predicate 1

2 offences such as corruption. The goal would be to protect, position and promote FIUs within their national system. ECOFEL s focus on excellence and leadership stems from a desire to enhance the effectiveness of FIUs. The focus on excellence will assist FIUs in implementing internationally recognized best practices and support FIUs in implementing innovative ideas that can enhance their operations. In looking at leadership, ECOFEL recognizes the central role that FIUs play in the success of national AML/CFT frameworks and sees domestic and international leadership of FIUs as a key component to establishing effective AML/CFT systems both domestically and internationally. ECOFEL activities will include, mentoring, coaching, staff exchanges, library of reference materials, courses, as well as innovative methods that may be introduced over time. ECOFEL is fully integrated in the Egmont Group and will be located within the Egmont Group Secretariat. ECOFEL Purpose and Objectives ECOFEL will assist FIUs to position themselves to ensure they can meet the requirements that come with the pivotal role they play, domestically and internationally, by: Supporting FIUs to lead their countries efforts to combat the laundering of proceeds of crime and terrorism financing with a goal to end impunity of crime, including corruption, and other predicate offenses. Supporting FIUs to identify the risks and vulnerabilities and to drive the agenda in their country to mitigate these risks. Equipping these FIUs with a set of tools that enable them to better detect proceeds of crime to enhance collaboration domestically and internationally. Supporting FIUs to be proactive in identifying offenders and provide this intelligence to competent agencies for follow up. ECOFEL is fully funded for the initial 3 years of operation through a grant by the UK Department of International Development. The ECOFEL Workplan for 2018/19 (See Annex 1 and its covernote) has been developed. ECOFEL will execute the Workplan and report outcomes regularly. Main Responsibilities 1. Leadership and management Provide strategic leadership and vision to ECOFEL s work. 2

3 Contribute to the establishment and implementation of ECOFEL s work plan, led by the Egmont Group s Technical Assistance and Training Working Group (TATWG). Implement ECOFEL s work plan and supervise the centre s daily operations, including the development and delivery of products and activities. Lead the development of policies, procedures and initiatives that will enhance the objectives of ECOFEL. Prepare and execute the budget. Support donor and joint venture proposals to further enhance the funding available for ECOFEL activities beyond Coordinate the planning, budgeting and reporting processes required by donors and partners. Report to the TATWG on the implementation of the ECOFEL work plan and budget. Oversee the preparation of meeting and workshop agendas, meeting minutes, follow-up plans, surveys, protocols, proposals, analysis, reports and correspondence of the ECOFEL. Under the guidance of the Executive Secretary, supervise personnel and manage the financial and other resources of ECOFEL to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Support the Executive Secretary in his function of hiring staff through well-established EGS recruitment, selection and performance evaluation processes, and help promote a positive work environment. 2. External relations and representation Conduct outreach, build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors and partners to support ECOFEL s objectives, under guidance from the TATWG Chair and the Executive Secretary. Promote the objectives and work of ECOFEL at international meetings. Establish and maintain relationships between ECOFEL and stakeholders in the AML/CFT community. Build collaborative working relationships across other relevant international organisations. Establish and maintain close contacts with national authorities, the private sector, academia, research institutes and the media. Qualifications A sound working knowledge of the international AML/CFT environment and a good network of contacts within the AML/CFT community. Ability to prioritize activities and results in keeping with annual business plans and limited resources. Ability to identify needs of FIUs and translate them into ECOFEL s work plan. Ability to show leadership in a diverse and dynamic international environment. 3

4 Ability to build and maintain partnerships and secure key resources to achieve program objectives. Ability to deal with conflicting demands and priorities from various FIUs and develop strategies to ensure that the needs of FIUs are met in accordance with the organization s objectives. Ability to think out of the box and come forward with creative, innovative new approaches. Ability to influence situations getting things done. Experience Preferably occupy or have occupied a senior position within an FIU. Experience in providing strategic advice and in carrying out work plans on time and within budget. Experience in supervising team members. Experience in developing and implementing (ideally, capacity building) programs. Experience in identifying new approaches for new challenges. Personal Attributes Strong leadership and ability to influence outcomes Teamwork and resource management Analytical thinking Focus on achievement Excellent communication skills Strong organizational skills Diplomatic sensitivity Strategic networking Integrity Academic and Professional Background University, and/or a combination of equivalent professional experience and expertise and five or more years of relevant professional experience. Languages Excellent oral and written communications skills in English. A good working knowledge of other languages is an asset. Additional Requirements Ability to work flexible hours Willingness to travel frequently 4

5 Working at the EGS (located in Toronto, Canada until 2019, and then in Ottawa, Canada) Security clearance will be required Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package equivalent to a senior position in an international organization. Duration: 2-year contractual position with possibility of renewal. For more information about Egmont Group, please visit For information about this job vacancy, please visit HOW TO APPLY: Interested and qualified candidates must submit the following information and completed documents, in confidence to careers@egmontsecretariat.org, SUBJECT: ECOFEL Program Manager before Sunday 10 June A completed Qualifications Matrix Application Form (attached). A brief covering letter and resume. The names and contact details for three referees, including the candidate s most recent supervisor. Reference checks will be only conducted on the top three candidates after the interview. Please indicate if you wish to be informed before your referees are contacted. Salary expectations Availability to start/notice We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. --- (End) Annex 1: Workplan for 2018/19 and its covernote 5