The Risk Management Unit Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Somalia Delegation’s programmes comply with ICRC institutional and operational policies. S/he leads the delegation on issues related to transparency and accountability in humanitarian operations, in order to reassure donors and affected populations of integrity of ICRC staff and operational partners, and the relevance and effectiveness of its programmes.
This is a national/resident position based in Nairobi.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sets the delegation’s strategic orientation regarding transparency and accountability in humanitarian operations
Designs the framework for monitoring compliance of assistance and support activities/processes with institutional policies and standards
Establishes procedures, working tools and guidelines, in line with ICRC Ethics, Risk and Compliance Office (ERCO)’s frameworks, policies and guidelines, for monitoring the implementation of ICRC programmes and conducting due diligence activities
Organizes and plans monitoring field missions, compiles findings, draws lessons learnt and recommendations and, when needed, advises the delegation on situations requiring corrective measures
Fosters participatory planning and monitoring, by involving primary stakeholder groups (operational departments) in monitoring and evaluating their own activities
In the planning and implementation stages, supports assistance programme teams in assessing the feasibility of proposed projects and the related risks, and in evaluating the projects’ long-term intended impact and suitability to local realities
Supports management in performing risk assessment to identify trends and emerging risks, and defining the target risk exposure and ensures the maintenance of risk registers in line with institutional risk management processes
Ensures clear ownership of key risks is assigned with actionable mitigation plans, performs regular follow-up on progress and facilitates the coordination across all relevant internal actors
Provides advice and technical expertise to risk owners for the implementation of contextualized risk responses including with relevant operational policies, procedures, processes and controls activities for instance due diligence procedure
Conducts field visits to understand the context and assess effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, advises the delegation for the improvement of risk management practices and controls.
Challenges the effectiveness of risk management practices and recommends improvements
Provides guidance, communication and training to managers, staff and key partners to equip them in their responsibilities to manage key risks and implement adequate controls.
Creates risk awareness and promotes the use of documented risk assessment in management decision-making processes
Provides consolidated analysis and report to management and contributes to institutional reporting on risk and assurance activities led by ERCO and escalates significant risks (including control weaknesses) using global performance metrics and reporting tools
Acts as a key contact with RES Control Testing and
Monitoring, external and internal audits, regulators’ visits and donor audits/due diligence assessments
Collaborates with other Risk and Assurance functions and relevant internal stakeholders to share best practices and knowledge, identify potential synergies to address transversal risks and issues and work on global initiatives for the improvement of risk management practices and internal control system
Manages the delegation’s Risk Management Unit. Supervises, coaches, trains and mentors risk management unit staff and external consultants
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
Degree in Risk Management, Development Studies, Sociology, Development economics, Economics, or equivalent qualification in a related field of study
Minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience working in humanitarian operations in the field of risk management, compliance, accountability, audit or monitoring and evaluation and at least 4 years in managerial position
Experience working in Somalia or Somalia programme/Knowledge of Somalia context
Comprehensive knowledge and exposure to a wide range of security, humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and protection issues
Understanding of donor environment and accountability requirements
Experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Conceptual, strategic and analytical capacity
Negotiation skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement
Fluent (minimum C1) in English; Somali language is a strong advantage
Computer proficiency
We Offer
A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
Training and development opportunities
A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework
How to Apply
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address
sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and expected salary range. The closing date is 17th January 2021. Clearly indicate the position title Risk Management Unit Coordinator in the subject line of your email.
Email Address: sokrecruitment@icrc.org
NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to *sokrecruitment@icrc.org.*
