About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Risk and Compliance Officer (NOB) based in Aden, Yemen. The successful candidate will support the establishment of risk management activities, apply controls, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures to optimize WFP resources and operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities include strategic risk integration, conducting risk assessments, managing incident escalation, supporting donor risk-sharing arrangements, and promoting anti-fraud and anti-corruption standards.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit, or other relevant field; OR a First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in audit, performance, and risk management.
- Total of 7 years of relevant experience, including three years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in risk management, audit, monitoring, and/or related fields.
- Background and interest in international humanitarian development.
- Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 7 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 (Arabian Standard Time, Aden).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Seven years of experience in audit, risk management, or compliance
- Fluency in both English and Arabic
- Interest in humanitarian development in complex environments
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires on-site presence in Aden, Yemen
- Involves high-stakes decision-making regarding anti-fraud and corruption standards
- Professional development is supported, but the operational environment is demanding
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is a significant step for a professional looking to apply their risk management skills to high-impact humanitarian operations. It provides a platform to influence organizational effectiveness and resource optimization within a major international agency.
Our take
Experienced compliance professionals with a commitment to humanitarian work in challenging contexts are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be prepared for the realities of working on-site in a complex emergency setting.
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