Risk and Investigations Specialist

2025-11-05T12:55:36+00:00

FULL_TIME

Nonprofit, and NGO

Management, Social Services & Nonprofit

2025-11-11T17:00:00+00:00

 

Kenya

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Lead the enhancement of WVK’s ERM framework to align with WVK’s strategy, World Vision Partnership, and regulatory expectations. Oversee the development of risk appetite, scoring models, and reporting structures. Manage the implementation of the Risk Management Policy Framework, ensuring periodic updates and alignment with Board directives or partnership requirements. Manage the Riskonnect system and other risk automation tools to support data-driven decision-making. Oversee the design and rollout of systems, standards, and procedures for risk data collection and analysis in line with the Data Protection Act. Ensure departments maintain Risk registers and manage compliance risks in line with the ERM framework. Maintain a central repository of policies, regulations, and compliance requirements. Engage multi-sectoral teams to integrate risk management into project implementation and operational planning.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, investigations, audit, and forensics, with at least 3 years specifically in risk management. Strong investigative, research, analytical, and forensic skills. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities. Thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector and applicable regulatory requirements. Strong planning and organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. High standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Effective team player with strong collaboration skills across departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with Office 365 as a minimum. Ability to understand and document workflows and business processes. Sound knowledge and application of relevant NGO policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Law, or related fields. Must have proficiency in internal controls and risk Management. Completion of a Certification or higher in Risk Management, investigation training program, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CA (Chartered Accountant), or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).

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