Risk and Compliance Officer at Food For Education

Position Overview

The Risk and Compliance officer is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on compliance risks and regulatory obligations. This role ensures the organization operates in adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a sound understanding of risk management frameworks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s compliance and risk management policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify control gaps across departments.
• Facilitate internal audits and assist in external regulatory reviews.
• Maintain risk registers, compliance checklists, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. 
• Deliver training and awareness programs on compliance policies and risk management best practices.
• Investigate compliance breaches or incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports for senior management and the board.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements:

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CISA, or equivalent are a plus.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
• International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights Law
• Donor Compliance & Grant Regulations
• Financial Accountability & Transparency Standards
• Data Protection & Privacy Laws
•  Safeguarding & Protection Standards
•  Local NGO Laws & Regulatory Filings

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audit, or a related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry .

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
•  Attention to detail and high ethical standards.
•  Proficiency in risk management tools or GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, Logic Manager).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.