Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU), P5

## Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU), P5 - Organization:ISA - International Seabed Authority - Office:ISA HQ Kingston Org. Setting and Reporting:This position is based in the Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU) of the Office of Contract Management and Capacity Building (OCMC) of the International Seabed Authority in Kingston, Jamaica. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an international organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS shall, in accordance with the regime for the seabed and ocean floor and subsoil thereof beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (the Area) established in Part XI and the 1994 Agreement, organize and control activities in the Area, particularly with a view to administering the resources of the Area. CARMU supports the Authority in the administration of contracts for activities in the Area, regulatory implementation, compliance assurance and monitoring of contractor obligations, including the progressive development of operational arrangements required for the future exploitation regime. Responsibilities:Under the overall guidance of the Deputy to the Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet and the direct supervision of the Director, OCMC, and within delegated authority, the Chief of CARMU will be responsible for the following duties: a. Lead the effective and systematic management of contracts for activities in the Area throughout the contract lifecycle, including the processing, monitoring, review, follow-up and documentation of applications for approval of plan of works, annual reports, periodic reviews, data and other required submissions, relinquishments, contractual commitments, requests for modifications or extensions, outstanding obligations, corrective actions, and contract expiry, renewal or transition matters, as applicable. b. Develop and maintain a seabed mining registry and associated regulatory information and records-management arrangements in line with international best practice, ensuring the integrity, completeness, traceability and appropriate accessibility of information concerning applications, contracts, contractor submissions, obligations, decisions, compliance status and corrective actions. c. Assess the regulatory impact of the regulatory framework on contractors and the ISA and, in combination with other Secretariat functional units; lead the development and implementation of the Authority's compliance assurance and risk management framework and culture in support of contract administration and regulatory implementation, including effective risk identification, governance, assessment, inspection, oversight and mitigation practices. d. Design and implement a risk-based and proportionate compliance assurance strategy to support compliance by contractors with their regulatory and contractual obligations, including regulatory reporting and regulatory relationship management. e. Manage a robust regulatory reporting programme; coordinate and track regulatory compliance monitoring and relevant audit activities; evaluate compliance controls; maintain a calendar of compliance obligations; ensure that findings and corrective actions are documented, assigned, followed up, appropriately escalated and closed; and coordinate cross-functional compliance issue-management matters, drawing on technical expertise from competent Secretariat units as required. f. Develop guidance and training material for contractors, sponsoring States, where appropriate, and other relevant stakeholders. g. Develop and maintain a risk-based non-compliance decision matrix to support consistent and proportionate assessment, escalation, corrective action and documentation of potential non-compliance. h. Serve as a principal Secretariat focal point for operational contract-management and regulatory compliance matters and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, sponsoring States, where appropriate, and other relevant stakeholders, in coordination with other competent Secretariat units. i. Prepare and submit timely and accurate contract-management and regulatory compliance information ,performance reports and working documents as required by the Secretary-General or organs of the Authority, including the Council and the Legal and Technical Commission; track relevant recommendations and decisions; follow up contractor responses and required actions; and maintain an auditable record of implementation and follow-up. j. Ensure that relevant Secretariat units understand their respective responsibilities in contract administration and regulatory implementation, including applicable requirements, expected standards, deadlines and internal coordination arrangements, and support the development of scalable mechanisms and controls. k. Develop, optimize and maintain documented workflows, standard operating procedures, assigned responsibilities, controls, checklists, regulatory records, quality-assurance arrangements, corrective-action mechanisms and continual-improvement processes. l. Lead and manage CARMU, including preparation and implementation of the Unit's work programme, prioritization and allocation of responsibilities, supervision and development of staff, management of available resources, establishment of performance indicators and reporting on delivery against agreed objectives. m. Lead CARMU's progressive operational readiness for implementation of the exploitation regulatory framework, including development of regulatory workflows, contract-administration procedures, compliance and reporting arrangements, information requirements, internal coordination mechanisms and systems required for future exploitation contracts. n. Coordinate the contribution of relevant Secretariat units to contract administration and regulatory implementation, including arrangements for referral of matters, assignment of responsibilities, technical inputs, response deadlines, quality control, escalation and recording of decisions. o. Contribute to the improvement of the organizational performance of ISA. p. Perform other duties as required by the Secretary-General. Competencies:PROFESSIONALISM: Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/cases. The ability to work with high-level stakeholders is desirable. Knowledge of contemporary international relations and of UN system, organization and interrelationships. Strong knowledge of the international law of the sea, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and related international agreements. Familiarity with current legal and political developments in the international law of the sea. Familiarity with current issues relating to critical minerals policy. Knowledge of regulatory administration, contract management, compliance assurance and risk-based regulation. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable CLIENT