Risk Officer at WFP

About the opportunity

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Risk Officer to be based in Country Offices worldwide. Reporting to the Country Director or designate, with functional support from the Risk Management Division, the Risk Officer provides technical advice and specialized support concerning donor assurance, risk reporting, risk assessments, incident management, application of controls, and policy compliance. The role involves supporting emergency responses and sudden-onset crises by conducting rapid risk assessments and advising management on mitigation strategies and priority actions.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package offered by WFP.
• Personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility programs.
• Opportunity to work across country, regional, and global offices in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural environment.

Who can apply?

• Advanced University degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, international development, audit, or related field; or a First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant postgraduate professional experience in risk management, audit, monitoring, and/or related fields, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
• Fluency (Level C) in English.
• Intermediate knowledge (Level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Desired experience in enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance, audit follow-up, monitoring systems, cash-based transfers, and humanitarian field operations.
• Ability to deploy rapidly and work in multicultural and high-pressure operational environments.

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

When to apply

• Applications close on September 24, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+1 (Central European Time / Rome).

How to apply

• Submit your application exclusively online through the WFP Workday recruiting system.
• Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and fully filled in, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
• Attach your CV and Cover Letter, then finalize and submit your application.

Additional information

• The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or other fees.
• Selected candidates will undergo background and reference checks.
• No appointment will be offered to members of UN oversight bodies (e.g., ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor) during their service or within three years of ending that service.
• For technical issues with the application system, candidates may contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.