Risk Specialist

Malaria Consortium; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit, Malaria Consortium, seeks a Risk Specialist in London to enhance their risk management function. This pivotal role requires embedding risk processes into their Enterprise Risk Management framework. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 3-5 years' experience in risk management, particularly in international development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management within an international development context.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in risk management roles.

Responsibilities

• Integrate risk management practices into the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Support the mission of Malaria Consortium by fostering a proactive risk culture.
• Ensure compliance and contribution to effective programme delivery.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Proactive Risk Culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

This is a Temporary , Full Time vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Risk Specialist to joinour team in London, UK.

Malaria Consortium is scaling-up investment in its Risk Management Function as part of a long-term plan to mature risk management capability. The Risk Specialist, is a new position which will play a pivotal role in strengthening risk management across UK, regional, and country offices. Importantly, this role will ensure risk management processes and practices are integrated into the overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The successful candidate will support Malaria Consortium’s mission by embedding a proactive risk culture, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the overall effectiveness and resilience of our programme delivery.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, public health, business administration, etc.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience working in risk management, preferably in an international development setting.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in a risk management role.

This is a fixed term contract for the period of 24months.

To apply for this position you will need to have the rightto work in the UK, Malaria Consortium are not able to sponsor work visa's.

We are currently hybrid working and ask staff to come into the London office at least four times a month.

The Company

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

What We Do

We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.

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