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WFP Seeks Risk Management Expert to Strengthen Internal Controls

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a highly experienced Risk Management Expert to join its team in Rome, Italy. The successful candidate will play a critical role in reviewing the effectiveness of Country Office internal controls and providing technical guidance on risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Embed Risk Assessment in Planning

  • Monitor key risk appetite metrics and regularly update risk registers
  • Provide specialized advice to WFP management and staff on risk and compliance issues, as well as maintaining an effective internal control environment

Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • For managing the risk and compliance process
  • Facilitate periodic and ad-hoc risk assessments across regional, country, and field offices

Review and Challenge Risk Management Effectiveness

  • Across WFP operations
  • Support managers in fact-finding reviews and fraud risk assessments

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, international development, or other relevant fields
  • At least 8 years of postgraduate experience in leading, undertaking, and/or contributing to risk management activities

Language Proficiency

  • Fluency in English (C-level) and intermediate knowledge of another official UN language

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop solutions that address root causes of risk

Additional Requirements

Programme/Project Management Experience

  • Strong training and capacity building skills, including organizing and facilitating trainings and assessments
  • Experience in conducting risk analysis and developing risk mitigation strategies

WFP Leadership Framework

The successful candidate will be expected to embody the WFP leadership framework, which includes:

  • Leading by example with integrity
  • Driving results and delivering on commitments
  • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork
  • Applying strategic thinking
  • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

Terms and Conditions

Contract Details

  • The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract for two years
  • Mobility is a core contractual requirement; the successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Rome, Italy

Benefits Package

  • WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel, and shipment allowances

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced risk management professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

WFP Zero-Tolerance Policy

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to:

  • Fraud
  • Sexual exploitation and abuse
  • Sexual harassment
  • Abuse of authority
  • Discrimination

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties.