Risk and Compliance Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Somalia, Nairobi Somalia Desk, Kenya, #00090206

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How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Somalia operates in a highly complex environment characterized by protracted crisis, climate shocks, and evolving governance systems, where risks to programme delivery and fiduciary oversight are significant. Within this context, the risk and compliance function plays a critical role in safeguarding resources and ensuring that support reaches the most vulnerable children and communities.

The operating context presents heightened programmatic, fiduciary, and operational risks, including constraints in access, reliance on partners, and varying institutional capacities. This requires strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation measures, alongside reinforced financial assurance, robust oversight of cash transfers, and continuous strengthening of partner capacities.

The function supports transparent, accountable, and effe...