Risk and Compliance Advisor, WV Afghanistan At World Vision

World Vision International

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 34,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united in helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Through our work, every 60 seconds … a family gets water … a hungry child is fed … a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.

Here’s where you come in:

As Risk and Compliance Advisor, WV Afghanistan, you will provide oversight for Risk, Compliance and Partnership Management in WV Afghanistan (WVA) and thereby contributing to the achievement of the organization’s objectives. You will promote a culture of integrated, effective and ethical risk and compliance management within Afghanistan program and works cross-functionally and collaboratively to achieve the functions objectives. You will be expected to understand and evaluate WVI’s unique organizational environment, and apply a deep understanding of technical principles to support an effective risk and compliance program in Afghanistan.

Requirements include:

• Relevant Master’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. (General Management studies also considered).
• Previous experience in the professional risk management area (UN/INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
• Understanding of setting threat or risk levels for specific contexts, considering the strategic and tactical situation as applied to humanitarian operations.
• Internationally recognized qualifications/certification in Risk Management or Business Continuity.
• Professional training and experience in regards to incident, investigation and crisis management.
• English (fluent written and verbal abilities).
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel internationally and also to travel to high risk security environments at short notice.