ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

This job is located at the Uganda Country Office based in Kampala, Uganda. The job holder will be part of the Uganda Country Office Risk Management Function, responsible for promoting and embedding risk management initiatives in WFP’s Uganda country operation. Functional guidance, support and supervision is provided by the regional Risk Advisor and the Enterprise Risk Management Division in Headquarters. The job holder will report to the Head of the Country Office Risk Management Function.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Provide support in the establishment and enhancement of risk management activities; contribute to the application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures and to the overall effectiveness of operations and optimization of WFP resources.

The Risk Management Unit in Uganda aspires to be a supportive partner and advisory capacity for all teams in the Country Office to help them enhance their performance through managing risks systematically and effectively. The unit pursues an integrated approach to risk management and assurance that aims to facilitate the design and implementation of resilient and successful WFP programmes. This is achieved through monitoring, reviewing, and constructively challenging the risk management and internal control processes of the Country Office. The guiding objective is to enable the teams to make most of their resources and therefore translating them into maximum impact for the people WFP serves.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• • Knowledge of governance, organizational structures, strategy, and major initiatives of international organizations.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, programme/project management or related fields.
  • Has conducted monitoring and reporting activities, has knowledge of results hierarchy, performance metrics and measurement.
  • Has participated in risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies development and/or implementation.
  • Has participated in conversations with various functional teams on impact, timing or planning initiatives, using analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills as well as resourcefulness, initiative, good judgement, tact and diplomacy.
  • Has contributed to risk management activities, including assessing and recommending effective internal controls and mitigation actions, preferably in organizations that use modern enterprise risk management frameworks, techniques and systems.
  • Has led capacity development initiatives for staff and/or partners.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with the UN’s Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) is an advantage.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Advanced University degree in the fields of risk management, law, audit, business/public administration, international development, or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields.

Language:   National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.