Chief Risk Management, Regional Services Division

About the role

The Chief Risk Management Officer for the Regional Services Division will lead the development and implementation of risk governance, compliance and control frameworks across UNICEF's West and Central Africa region. Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director for Strategic Operations, you will embed risk awareness into decision‑making and protect both financial and non‑financial assets.

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen governance, risk management and control processes in the Regional Office and Country Offices.
• Ensure risks are identified, monitored, and integrated into strategic and operational decisions.
• Provide oversight of regulatory and compliance risk, supporting assurance activities.
• Develop capacity of partners, staff and non‑staff on risk management practices.
• Deliver accurate, transparent and timely risk reporting to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in risk management, auditing, economics, statistics, accounting, business administration, public administration or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management, enterprise risk, governance, internal controls, compliance, audit, assurance or related areas.
• Fluency in French and English; additional UN language or local language (e.g., Wolof) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CRM, FRM or CRMA are desirable.
• Experience at country level, particularly in development or fragile contexts, is an advantage.

Required skills

• Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Investigation
• Quality Assurance
• Programme Implementation
• Team Leadership

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence child‑focused outcomes across a multi‑country region.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.