Support management, coordinators, and staff in identifying risks and designing, implementing, and monitoring effective risk management practices, including internal controls
Ensure that the delegation’s activities meet institutional standards of integrity, accountability, and effectiveness
Provide assurance to stakeholders, including affected populations and donors
Contribute to strengthening compliance, risk mitigation, and control systems across programmes
Identify, assess, and prioritize operational and programmatic risks, and advise on mitigation measures
Ensure clear ownership of risks and monitor implementation of mitigation plans
Provide technical guidance on risk management practices, internal controls, and due diligence processes
Strengthen risk awareness through training and communication with staff and partners
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management systems and recommend improvements
Support management decision-making through risk analysis and reporting
Conduct field visits to assess risk mitigation measures and advise on improvements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address transversal risks and improve practices
Lead and supervise the Risk & Assurance team

University degree in Business Administration, Law, or another relevant field
Professional certifications in risk, compliance, audit, or related fields (e.g. CPA, CIA) or equivalent experience
Minimum 10–12 years of relevant professional experience, including significant field experience in complex environments
Proven experience in people management and team supervision
Strong international experience in humanitarian or high-risk environments
Strong expertise in risk management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
At least 5–6 years of experience within the ICRC or similar humanitarian contexts is highly desirable
Certification in project management and/or process improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is an asset
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Strong advisory and influencing skills
High level of accountability and integrity
Ability to manage complexity and work in challenging environments
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and networking skills
Leadership and team management capabilities
Ability to promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement

Candidates must be in good health and will undergo a medical check-up prior to deployment
Candidates must possess a valid driving license (manual transmission)
Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for at least the first two missions (minimum 24 months total)

Risk & Assurance Manager

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