Risk and Compliance Officer at Food For Education

Kenya
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

We are a not for profit organization that works with vulnerable children in the public school system to improve their lives and school performance. Founded in 2012, Food for Education provides subsidized school meals every day to over 15,000 kids with a goal of feeding 1,000,000 kids by 2025.Risk and Compliance OfficerPosition OverviewThe Risk and Compliance officer is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on compliance risks and regulatory obligations. This role ensures the organization operates in adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a sound understanding of risk management frameworks.Your responsibilities will include:

Monitor regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's compliance and risk management policies.
Conduct risk assessments and identify control gaps across departments.
Facilitate internal audits and assist in external regulatory reviews.
Maintain risk registers, compliance checklists, and reporting tools.
Collaborate with departments to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
Deliver training and awareness programs on compliance policies and risk management best practices.
Investigate compliance breaches or incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Support the implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies.
Prepare risk and compliance reports for senior management and the board.

Minimum RequirementsRequirements:Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CISA, or equivalent are a plus.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights Law
Donor Compliance & Grant Regulations
Financial Accountability & Transparency Standards
Data Protection & Privacy Laws
Safeguarding & Protection Standards
Local NGO Laws & Regulatory Filings

Experience:

3 – 5 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audit, or a related field.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry .

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
Attention to detail and high ethical standards.
Proficiency in risk management tools or GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, Logic Manager).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong project management and multitasking skills.
Experience in a highly regulated industry.

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