Global Risk Management Advisor

Are you passionate about making a difference in governance, risk, and compliance within the humanitarian sector? Seize the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and contribute significantly to the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world's leading NGOs. Join DRC and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on a global scale.

Who are we?

We are currently looking for a highly qualified, dynamic, inclusive, motivated Global Risk Management Advisor to join our Headquarters (HQ) team to drive and support our ongoing work with professional risk management globally. As a key member of the Operational Policy, Tools, and Frameworks Section at our Headquarters, you will play a pivotal role in advancing DRC's global strategic and operational risk management efforts.

About the job

In this role, you will make a meaningful impact by spearheading and supporting DRC's Risk Management Framework (RMF). As the global technical lead, your responsibilities will include developing and implementing policies, procedures, tools, and guidance to ensure alignment with industry best practices. As Secretary to DRC’s Risk Management Committee, you will coordinate meetings and facilitate the global roll-out of updated RMF elements through webinars and training sessions. Your role is crucial in providing strategic business development focus while upholding DRC's commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability, and integrity.

Your main duties and responsibilities will, among other tasks, require that you:

• Develop, implement, and manage DRC’s RMF, policies, and procedures, ensuring clear documentation, communication, and coordination.
• Development, finalisation, and roll-out, and implementation support of a global digital solution for risk and issue management.
• Act as Secretary to the Risk Management Committee, coordinating meetings and ensuring effective communication.
• Conduct global roll-out of updated RMF elements through webinars and trainings, fostering global application and adherence.
• Provide timely and targeted risk oversight reports to relevant stakeholders, including the Annual Risk Management Report.
• Offer technical support and advice in risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring, collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate and lead risk management presentations and workshops, supporting risk assessments.

About you

If you have a relevant master's degree and a passion for risk management, then you are encouraged to apply. Key qualifications include:

Required

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent qualifying work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with risk management in an international environment, including policy, procedures, tools, guidance, and training resource development backed by strong technical skills
• Excellent analytical skills, stakeholder management, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Unwavering ethics & integrity, with a consistent ability to act as a trusted adviser and business partner
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite, especially Excel
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel up to 30 days a year to Country Offices and Regions if required.

Desirable

• Previous global level experience in risk management in the international humanitarian sector
• Experienced in executive management engagement
• Familiarity with Enterprise Risk Management digital platforms and/or audit software
• Relevant certifications (CRMA, CIA, CFE, ACCA)
• Proficiency in Arabic, Danish, French, and/or Spanish
• Exposure to audit, external due diligence, and donor relations
• Experience in a leadership role
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies to an advanced or expert degree:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Workplace: Borgergade 10, Copenhagen, Denmark

Start date: 15 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC (agreement for academics). The position is subject to a Danish national contract for which local terms and conditions apply. You do not need to be a Danish national or resident to apply, nor do you already need to have the right to live and work in Denmark. An eventual contract offer, however, will be conditioned upon your ability to secure the right to live and work in Denmark if you do not already have it.

Application process

Apply online on our Job site under Vacancies at https://job.drc.ngo/. All applicants must upload a cover letter (one page maximum), an updated CV (four pages maximum) in English and academic records. Certificates, and written references are also welcome in addition to the required application package. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 28 January 2024

We may conduct interviews on a running basis to find and hire a candidate as soon as possible. So, if interested, please get your application in as early as you can.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Andrew Garnett, Head of Section, Operational Policy, Tools, and Frameworks: andrew.garnett@drc.ngo.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.