Risk Officer, CST II, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 October 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

To provide proactive, specialized and field-based risk and compliance support by identifying and addressing control gaps, conducting targeted verification and spot checks, driving timely follow-up and closure of active oversight matters, and working with HQ and Country Office stakeholders to strengthen guidance, staff capability and accountability.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

 

1. Plan and undertake frequent field missions to camps, programme sites, field offices, cooperating partners, distribution points and other high-risk operational locations, including remote areas.

2. Conduct proactive, risk-based and, where appropriate, unannounced spot checks to verify activities, test controls, identify irregularities and assess compliance with WFP policies, procedures and partner agreements.

 3. Lead or support field-based fact-finding, preliminary reviews, interviews, records checks and evidence collection concerning allegations, complaints, incidents, suspected misconduct and operational concerns, in line with delegated authority and established procedures.

4. Maintain an up-to-date tracker of active OIGI and other oversight matters; coordinate required inputs, follow-up actions and supporting documentation with responsible units and HQ, and drive matters to timely closure within the role’s authority.

5. Work closely with OIGI and other relevant HQ functions to clarify requirements, escalate material risks, obtain technical guidance and ensure that Country Office follow-up is complete, consistent and well documented.

6. Analyse information from field offices, partners, beneficiaries and operational units to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, recurring patterns and priority areas for management action.

7. Conduct or support targeted risk assessments, control reviews, compliance reviews and verification exercises, and track agreed mitigation measures and recommendations through completion.

8. Prepare concise, evidence-based field mission reports, case updates, briefing notes and management reports, clearly setting out findings, risk implications, responsible actions and deadlines.

9. Review relevant corporate and local guidance, standard operating procedures and tools; identify gaps or outdated provisions; and coordinate updates and practical guidance for staff in consultation with HQ and responsible functions.

10. Design and deliver targeted training, briefings and awareness sessions for staff and partners on risk management, compliance, AFAC, reporting obligations, case handling and lessons emerging from field reviews and oversight cases.

11. Maintain secure, accurate and complete records of missions, interviews, evidence, findings, decisions and follow-up actions, applying appropriate confidentiality and information-handling requirements.

12. Build effective working relationships with field offices, programme and support functions, partners, communities and local stakeholders to facilitate access, information sharing, corrective action and sustainable resolution of identified issues.

13. Undertake other targeted risk, compliance, oversight or field assignments requested by the supervisor, with priority given to high-risk issues and the closure of outstanding actions rather than routine operational tasks.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) is required. Education in Accounting/Finance/Criminology or in any other relevant field or First University (Bachelor or equivalent) degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance and risk management or other related fields.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the Investigations, Monitoring, Risk management, Audit or in any other relevant field.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.

 

Job Title: Risk Officer
Grade: CST ll
Type of contract: International Consultancy
Duration: 6 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01

 

All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

DESIRABLE:

1. Extensive practical experience conducting investigations, audits, field monitoring, compliance reviews or verification exercises, with a strong record of following findings and actions through to closure.

2. Familiarity with operations in refugee camps, humanitarian settings, or field-based programmes.

3. Strong interviewing, observation, and evidence-gathering skills.

4. Ability to engage effectively with beneficiaries, partners, local authorities, and community leaders.

5. Good report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

6. Demonstrated readiness and ability to travel frequently, often at short notice, to remote field locations and to conduct independent, risk-based and unannounced spot checks in challenging environments.

7. Experience coordinating with headquarters-based oversight or investigation functions and managing case follow-up, evidence, recommendations and closure is highly desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.