Risk Officer

World Food Programme; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Risk Officer. The role involves enhancing risk management processes, developing policies, and preparing high-level reports. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and possess 10 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and fluency in English are essential. This position is based in Rome and offers a 11-month contract with an attractive compensation package.

Servizi

Attractive compensation package

Diverse and multicultural working environment

Personal and professional development opportunities

Competenze

• 10 years of experience in developing normative guidance and supporting assurance activities.
• Experience preparing high-level briefing materials.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences.

Mansioni

• Support RMD in strengthening assurance and oversight objectives.
• Update the ERM policy and ensure integration across processes.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for high-level meetings.

Conoscenze

Understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)

Analytical writing and presentation skills

Ability to draft and review policy documents

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluency in English

Knowledge of a second UN language (especially French or Spanish)

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on business administration or a related field

Strumenti

R2 audit tracking systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation, abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Why Join WFP

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Job Title

Risk Officer

Contract Type

WAE Consultant

Unit / Division

Risk Management Division (RMD)

Duty Station

Rome Italy – Remote

Duration

11 months (12 January 2026 – 11 December 2026)

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

The Risk Officer will support RMD in strengthening WFP’s assurance and oversight objectives. The assignment focuses on mainstreaming assurance practices, developing and updating normative guidance, preparing high‑level briefing materials and consolidating relevant reporting. The role will also serve as a shared resource across all RMD units providing technical support and facilitating cross‑functional collaboration to enhance risk management and internal control processes organization‑wide.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Work with RMD management on the update of the ERM policy to be approved by the Board in late 2027 with a view to strengthen the ERM policy and related guidance to ensure clarity, coherence and alignment with organizational priorities, embedding risk management into decision‑making and operational processes. This will include stakeholder consultations and coordination with relevant divisions to ensure integration across processes. Develop review and update normative guidance documents, standard operating procedures and tools to strengthen internal controls and risk management practices. Prepare briefing materials, talking points and presentations for high‑level meetings, Executive Board sessions and inter‑agency forums ensuring clarity, accuracy and alignment with WFP’s strategic objectives. Draft responses for queries from member states, donors and senior management for use in internal and external communications. Contribute to the identification and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned in assurance and oversight. Serve as a shared resource providing technical support and surge capacity to all units within RMD facilitating cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing. Perform other related duties as required by the Chief Risk Officer or Director RMD.

Deliverables at the End of the Contract

• Updated ERM policy.
• High‑quality briefing materials and presentations for senior management and external partners.
• Documented best practices and lessons learned shared across RMD units.
• Evidence of effective support provided to multiple RMD units as a shared resource.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on business administration or a related field.

Experience

10 years of experience, including developing normative guidance, preparing high‑level briefing materials, and supporting assurance or oversight activities.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and assurance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and review policy documents, SOPs, and guidance materials.
• Excellent analytical writing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Organizational and project management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across units and functions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with risk management or oversight tools (e.g., R2 audit tracking systems).
• Fluency in English (oral and written). Knowledge of a second UN language (especially French or Spanish) is an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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• Additional documents such as passports, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Eligibility Restrictions

Appointment under any kind of contract will NOT be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the UN system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.