Risk and Assurance Officer

WHO WE ARE

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

THE PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Head of Support, the Risk and Assurance Officer provides expertise and support in the design, implementation and monitoring of effective risk-management practices (excluding security risks) within the delegation.

As the internal legal reference for corporate issues, the Risk and Assurance Officer is in charge of providing substantive advice and ad hoc support on legal matters.

As the internal audit and compliance reference for the delegation, the Risk and Assurance Officer promotes a culture of control and reporting and contributes to a global compliance with ICRC regulations, policies, procedures, plans, programs and goals.

YOUR ROLE

Risks

• Supports management in performing risk assessment to identify trends and emerging risks and in defining the target risk exposure; keeps risk registers up to date in line with organizational risk-management processes. Promotes a risk-aware mindset and the use of documented risk assessment in management decision-making processes.
• Provides guidance, communication support and training to managers, staff, and key partners, to equip them to fulfil their responsibility to manage key risks and implement adequate controls.

Audit and compliance

• Contributes to ensuring that the principles in matters of risk, quality and fraud are formally established within the delegation. Participates actively in regular process reviews and provides significant feedback and/or recommendations to improve the quality and efficiency of work delivered.
• Contributes to the design, development and improvement of policies, internal control procedures, methodologies, or test plans.
• Under specific instructions from Management, and regarding allegations of breach of Code of conduct for cases entrusted by ERCO (Ethics, Risks and Compliance Office) to be handled by the delegation, proposes plan of action to collect data, proceeds to facts finding and case reporting (as per ERCO guidelines). Performs same activities on the specific demand from the Investigation Unit.

Corporate legal advisor

• Provides legal advice and support in all areas impacting the ICRC (HR, logistics, procurement, administration, operations, data protection, governance, fundraising, innovation, intellectual property, privileges and immunities, regulatory issues, etc.
• Provides legal advice on all legal claims, commitments, and liabilities of the delegation.
• Drafts, reviews, and participates in negotiations of contracts, MoU, Agreements, etc. for the ICRC in all areas needed, and drafts legal opinions.
• Making processes and internal procedures (notably around compliance, information security, risk management)

YOUR PROFILE: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (License to practice, an asset)
• Certification in risk and compliance management or Certified internal auditor – a must
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in Corporate Legal services / Risk management / Compliance / Quality assurance or audit (out of which 3 years in a managerial role)
• Knowledge of administrative legal, procedural, and evidentiary standards an asset
• Computer proficiency
• Fluent English is mandatory, and knowledge of a second language is a strong asset.
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges

Grade: B3