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Managing Unit/Programme-Level Risk (Country Office)

1

Step

Communications & Consultation

Responsible Party

Risk Owner

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Engage key stakeholders in risk identification and risk analysis process. Keep the Programme Board, other stakeholders/partners of the CO and the HQ Unit informed on RM processes.

2

Step

Scope, context and criteria

Responsible Party

Programme Manager/ Resident Representative

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Integrated in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF); Country Programme Document (CPD); IWP of the CO and the HQ Unit
 

3

Step

Risk Assessment:

Identification of Risks

Risk Analysis

Evaluation of Risk

Responsible Party

Programme Manager in consultation with relevant expertise

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

In consultation with relevant stakeholders, identify major risks for the overall programme objectives and the respective IWP of the CO and the Unit and track in programme/unit Risk Register, during portfolio/project design and twice a year at a minimum during implementation. 

Analyze likelihood and impact of programme/unit risks by applying the ERM Criteria Model and record in Risk Register. 

Evaluate each risk in the Programme Risk Register specific to Country Offices to determine which risks need treatment and must be prioritized, in order to meet the objectives of the respective IWP.

4

Step

Risk Treatment

Responsible Party

Programme Manager in consultation with relevant expertise

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Implement treatment options. Respond to the escalated risks. Escalate the risks that can't be adequately addressed at the CO and HQ Units to Programme level.
 

5

Step

Risk Monitoring & Review

Responsible Party

Risk Owner

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Monitor risks at the frequency that is best fit for the risk and complexity of the Programme/Unit. Update Risk Register on bi-annual basis at a minimum.
 

6

Step

Risk Recording and Reporting

Responsible Party

Programme Manager in consultation with relevant expertise

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Record risks in ERM risk Register and Report the CO and HQ Units major risks in their IWP bi-annually and annually in ROAR.