Risk & Assurance Senior Officer (Remote) at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates) committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam works in the areas of Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian Programming to save lives, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance, adopting a right based approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk & Assurance Senior Officer

Location: Remote
Contract: One year
One Oxfam Grade: C1
Reports To: Associate Director Risk & Assurance
Department and Team: Operations Department - Risk and assurance Team

The Role

• Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for Risk and Assurance Senior Officer is to support the associate director of risk and assurance in embedding risk to establish a consistent approach to managing the breadth of many types of risk impacting Oxfam International, Oxfam Countries and Regions.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or Business Administration or other relevant Degree that include a risk management component  
• At least 5 working experience in  Risk Management in a complex multi country organization, preferably in an NGO
• Direct experience in project management
• Experience in change processes and rolling out new ways of working in a consultative inclusive approach
• Demonstrated experience in working across organizational boundaries, business units, and teams
• Strong oral and writing communication skills, including facilitation, active listening and the ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, engaging way
• Basic knowledge of data protection principles
• Fluency in spoken and written English, competence in French or Spanish is a plus
• Listening 
• Systems Thinking.

What We Offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Please upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.