Risk and Compliance Officer (SC9), Kinshasa, RD Congo
On-siteKinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Job Summary
Monitor key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators to embed risk management in planning and decision-making across WFP operations. Support managers in regional, country, and field offices by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks while assessing internal controls and preparing information for external stakeholders. Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures using the Three Lines Model and prepare comprehensive reports on compliance status and oversight themes. Assist in the preparation of guidance, checklists, and training programs to enhance understanding of risk management and anti-fraud policies. Support the completion of annual assurance exercises and internal/external audit planning by collecting essential documents and following up on recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit or other relevant field
- First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields
- Fluency (Level C) in both English and French
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of governance, organizational structures, strategy and major initiatives of international organizations
- Experience in programme/project management
- Has conducted monitoring and reporting activities, has knowledge of results hierarchy, performance metrics and measurement
- Has participated in risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies development and/or implementation
- Has participated in conversations with other units on impact, timing or planning initiatives, using analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills as well as resourcefulness, initiative, good judgement, tact and diplomacy
- Has contributed to risk management activities, including assessing and recommending effective internal controls and mitigation actions, preferably in organizations that use modern enterprise risk management frameworks, techniques and systems
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