Consultant Risk & Compliance at World Food Programme

Al Atraf, Ibb Governorate, Yemen -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Risk Appetite Metrics, Risk Indicators, Risk Registers, Mitigation Actions, Risk Assessments, Internal Controls, Oversight, Accountability, Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption, Business Continuity Management, Organizational Conflicts Of Interest, Training Delivery

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 1 April 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden) 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, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. 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 & 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). Ensure risk management is embedded in planning and decision-making through development and implementation of key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators, and regular updating of risk registers, including progress towards implementing the risk mitigation actions. • Through active partnering with managers, obtain feedback and develop data on risk performance, critically assess current approaches and identify policy and procedure gaps resulting from emerging operational conditions, recommending potential new implementation approaches to ensure relevance. • Facilitate periodic and ad hoc risk assessments led by relevant managers in regional, country and field offices to: identify and assess risks; develop and design mitigation actions; evaluate effectiveness of the internal controls; and prepare and share risk information with external stakeholders. Recommend appropriate actions to the relevant units or management level and contribute to corporate learning. • In coordination with the Risk Officer: lead the discussion with functional experts on: identifying trends and emerging issues, preparation of guidance material and checklists in conformity with WFP policies and rules on periodic risk and/or control assessments, the use of revised risk management tools, linking risk, oversight and evaluation information. • Assist the Risk Officer in managing risk management activities, exposures and mitigation actions in draft Country Strategic Plan (CSP)/Interim CSP including budget revisions; and strengthening oversight role by conducting management oversight missions. • Under the direction of the risk officer, provide expert advice to RO and CO management on complex risk and accountability issues, promote enhancement and/or establish adequate internal control systems with clear accountabilities and maintain an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency. This may include supporting/advising management in chairing a regular risk discussion • Contribute to directional strategy by reviewing, analysing and challenging as needed, business proposed solutions to root causes, both as a strategic risk mitigator and as business partner. • Promote accountability across functional units, prepare comprehensive reports summarizing the status of compliance of internal controls, key oversight themes including observations from independent oversight reports, and using risk information (e.g., risk indicators, incidents) to highlight areas out of risk appetite and formulate sound recommendations on required actions in areas of vulnerability. • Support the annual Executive Director’s Assurance exercise (e.g., collect, review and clear inputs for the survey). • Under the direction of the Risk Officer, offer expert advice to managers to support the preparation and planning for Internal Audit and External Audit exercises (e.g., collect essential documents, organize briefing meetings and follow-up on recommendations including maintaining a repository). • Using the Three Lines Model, develop and/or contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) by First Line colleagues for managing the risk and accountability process, including criteria for conducting risk management oversight missions, training materials and modules, etc., to minimize risk to the organization. • Promote and disseminate WFP’s revised anti-fraud and anti-corruption (AFAC) policy and WFP’s adherence to Zero Tolerance for Inaction, including supporting managers in their fact-finding reviews and fraud risk assessments. Oversee the data collection and analysis of fraud incidents, fraud risk metrics, and fraud risk appetite, provide training in AFAC standards. • Assist the Risk Officer assess information/training needs and prepare and deliver training programmes or information sessions for colleagues and partners in RO or CO to enhance understanding of risk management and compliance with WFP policies, rules, regulations and procedures. • Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework. • Other duties as required, including assisting the Riks Officer as alternate Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focal point (e.g., supporting OCI avoidance plans and procedures), and SEA focal point. • Deputize for the Risk Management Officer in his/her absence. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. 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 and 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. No appointment under any kind of contract will 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 United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. These guidelines are here to help you use AI tools responsibly throughout WFP’s recruitment process. We also want to be transparent about how we use AI on our side. Curious? Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. 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, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. 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Responsibilities

The consultant will ensure risk management is embedded in planning and decision-making by developing risk metrics, updating registers, and assessing current approaches to identify policy gaps. Key duties include facilitating risk assessments, recommending mitigation actions, advising management on complex risk issues, and promoting accountability across functional units.