Description:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and providing food assistance to those affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change. WFP seeks a Risk Management Officer to support the establishment of risk management activities, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and optimize operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Embed risk management in planning and decision-making by monitoring key risk metrics and updating risk registers.
- Support the collection of risk performance data and contribute to new implementation strategies.
- Assist managers with risk assessments to evaluate risks, design mitigation actions, and assess internal control effectiveness.
- Analyze trends and emerging risk issues, contributing to the development of risk management guidelines.
- Utilize risk management tools to assess risk exposures in the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and budget revisions.
- Assist in training programs to enhance understanding of risk management policies and compliance requirements.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for risk and accountability processes to minimize risks.
- Contribute to internal accountability by preparing compliance reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Support the completion of annual assurance exercises and coordinate audits, collecting key documentation.
- Maintain and update risk oversight dashboards and governance documentation.
- Promote adherence to Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption (AFAC) Policy and assist in fraud risk assessments.
- Perform additional duties, including Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focal point responsibilities, if required.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Education:
- Advanced University degree in business administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit, or related fields.
- A first university degree with additional two years of experience in audit, risk management, or related fields will also be considered.
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Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of managerial experience in risk management, audit, or finance.
- Knowledge of governance structures, strategy, and international organizational operations.
- Experience in programme/project management, risk analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ability to evaluate compliance with internal controls and propose risk mitigation measures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support strategic decision-making.
Skills Required:
- Risk Management Strategies
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Auditing Operations
- Data Literacy & Risk Oversight
- Business Process Improvements
- Report Writing & Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork & Communication
- Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
Work Schedule:
- Contract Type: Consultancy Level I
- Duration: 11 months
- Deadline for Applications: 1st April 2025, 23:59 (Pakistan Standard Time)