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Risk & Assurance Manager
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC. Identify, assess, and prioritize operational and programmatic risks, and advise on mitigation measures.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify, assess, and prioritize operational and programmatic risks, and advise on mitigation measures.
- Ensure clear ownership of risks and monitor implementation of mitigation plans.
- Provide technical guidance on risk management practices, internal controls, and due diligence processes.
- Strengthen risk awareness through training and communication with staff and partners.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management systems and recommend improvements.
- Support management decision-making through risk analysis and reporting.
- Ensure appropriate controls and monitoring systems are integrated into programmes and partnerships.
- Conduct field visits to assess risk mitigation measures and advise on improvements.
- Act as focal point for audits, internal controls, and donor reviews.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address transversal risks and improve practices.
- Supports implementation of the Code of Conduct and integrity initiatives.
- Promotes prevention of misconduct and provides guidance on ethical matters.
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree in Business Administration, Law, or another relevant field.
- Professional certifications in risk, compliance, audit, or related fields (e.g. CPA, CIA) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10–12 years of relevant professional experience, including significant field experience in complex environments.
- Proven experience in people management and team supervision.
- Strong international experience in humanitarian or high-risk environments.
- Experience with donor compliance and audit processes is an asset.
- Prior field experience in humanitarian or international organizations is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to translate risk frameworks into operational solutions.
- Excellent communication, training and influencing skills.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of integrity, discretion and accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure in complex environments.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in English (minimum C1 level).
- Good command of other operational languages, such as Arabic, is a strong asset.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
- Online trainings and onboarding course.
- Generous social benefits.
- Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere.
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
risk managementinternal controlsdue diligencerisk analysisaudit processescompliancefield assessmentoperational solutionstrainingstakeholder management
Soft Skills
people managementteam supervisionanalytical skillscritical thinkingcommunication skillsinfluencing skillscoordinationintegritydiscretionaccountability
Certifications
CPACIA