Business Unit Risk Specialist providing risk management expertise and support in financial institution. Engaging with stakeholders for compliance with risk program requirements across Business Unit.
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Onsite Risk & Assurance Manager
Posted 4 hours ago
About the role
- Risk & Assurance Manager at ICRC ensuring effective risk management and compliance across humanitarian programs. Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Support management, coordinators, and staff in identifying risks and designing, implementing, and monitoring effective risk management practices, including internal controls
- Ensure that the delegation’s activities meet institutional standards of integrity, accountability, and effectiveness
- Provide assurance to stakeholders, including affected populations and donors
- Contribute to strengthening compliance, risk mitigation, and control systems across programmes
- Identify, assess, and prioritize operational and programmatic risks, and advise on mitigation measures
- Ensure clear ownership of risks and monitor implementation of mitigation plans
- Provide technical guidance on risk management practices, internal controls, and due diligence processes
- Strengthen risk awareness through training and communication with staff and partners
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management systems and recommend improvements
- Support management decision-making through risk analysis and reporting
- Conduct field visits to assess risk mitigation measures and advise on improvements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address transversal risks and improve practices
- Lead and supervise the Risk & Assurance team
Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration, Law, or another relevant field
- Professional certifications in risk, compliance, audit, or related fields (e.g. CPA, CIA) or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10–12 years of relevant professional experience, including significant field experience in complex environments
- Proven experience in people management and team supervision
- Strong international experience in humanitarian or high-risk environments
- Strong expertise in risk management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
- At least 5–6 years of experience within the ICRC or similar humanitarian contexts is highly desirable
- Certification in project management and/or process improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is an asset
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Strong advisory and influencing skills
- High level of accountability and integrity
- Ability to manage complexity and work in challenging environments
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and networking skills
- Leadership and team management capabilities
- Ability to promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Candidates must be in good health and will undergo a medical check-up prior to deployment
- Candidates must possess a valid driving license (manual transmission)
- Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for at least the first two missions (minimum 24 months total)
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