Risk and Compliance Manager At World Vision

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 the Risk and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for World Vision International Central African Republic’s overall risk and compliance management and works cross-functionally and collaboratively to achieve the objectives of WV CAR’s Response Strategy. You will be expected to understand and evaluate WV CAR’s unique organizational and operating environment, and apply a deep understanding of technical risk and compliance principles to develop an effective compliance function and culture. Your responsibilities include the identification, analysis and management of risks that impact the delivery of mandates and strategic objectives. You will advise on and ensure the implementation of risk mitigation measures to minimize WVI Central African Republic’s risk. You will also ensure compliance with policies, procedures and standards and facilitate the alignment of risk management with internal control measures.

Requirements include:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in public health and/or a Degree in Medicine, and/or project management or a post-graduate degree in a similar related field.
• At least 8 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of complex health projects (Global Fund experience preferred) at the national level; minimum five years in a management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or multicultural environment at the national level.
• At least 8 years’ experience in managing a malaria project /program at the national or international level. Hands on experience and thorough knowledge of implementing LLINs distribution (both through mass campaign and continuous distribution) is required.
• Familiarity with Global Fund programs, their history and development; mastery of Global Fund regulations governing such programs is an asset.
• Good verbal and written skills in French is essential, English is required.