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Risk and Compliance OfficerNew

WFPKinshasa,DRC
Position:Professional | SC-9Deadline:31 Aug 2026 (13 days left)Job ID:JR125967Posted on:17 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

WFP seeks a Risk and Compliance Officer in Kinshasa to embed risk management in planning and operations. The officer will monitor risk indicators and registers, support assessments and mitigation controls, strengthen compliance and anti-fraud practices, prepare management reporting, and coordinate audit readiness. The assignment also develops risk-management procedures, training and accountability tools across country and field offices.

Key Details

Department

Risk Management

Position Details

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

12 months

Language Requirements

Required

English, French

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Embed risk management in planning and operational decision-making
  • Monitor risk indicators, registers and mitigation actions
  • Support risk assessments and internal-control effectiveness reviews
  • Develop risk-management guidance, checklists and standard operating procedures
  • Prepare compliance, oversight and risk reports for management
  • Coordinate Executive Director assurance inputs and audit readiness
  • Support anti-fraud policy dissemination and fraud-risk assessments
  • Deliver risk-management training and information sessions

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit or a related field
  • First university degree with additional relevant work experience or training in audit, performance and risk management may be accepted
  • Fluency in English and French at Level C

Desired Criteria

  • Knowledge of governance, organizational structures, strategy and international-organization initiatives
  • Experience in programme or project management
  • Experience in monitoring, reporting and performance measurement
  • Experience in risk analysis and mitigation strategies
  • Experience in enterprise risk-management frameworks and internal controls

Skills

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WFP Careers, on 17 Aug 2026.