Risk Specialist

Supports UNDP Afghanistan’s integrated risk regime through due diligence, programme-risk analysis and controls for fraud, corruption and terrorism-financing exposure. The specialist advises programmes and partners, supports audits and investigations, and builds collective risk-management capacity.

Department: Integrated Risk Management Unit

• Assess programme, partner, financial and operational risks
• Conduct due diligence and forensic review of counterparty documents
• Develop mitigation measures for fraud, corruption and terrorism-financing exposure
• Monitor risk registers, dashboards, partner assessments and audit findings
• Support investigations and liaise with audit and regulatory bodies
• Train UNDP teams and partners in risk management for fragile settings

• Advanced degree in risk management, business administration, accounting, statistics, law or a related field, or bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience
• At least five years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or seven years with a bachelor’s degree
• Experience with international risk-management standards
• Experience designing and evaluating risk-management training
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Fixed-term international staff appointment
• New fixed-term appointees may be subject to a probationary period