Risk & Compliance Specialist

UNICEF Ethiopia works to advance the rights and well-being of children through programmes spanning health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, climate and environment, social policy, and programme effectiveness. Given Ethiopia's complex operating environment, strong risk and compliance systems are critical to ensuring accountable and effective programme delivery. The Risk & Compliance Specialist will join UNICEF Ethiopia's Risk and Compliance Unit (RCU) and be based in Addis Ababa . Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager, the role will support field operations, programme and operations teams in strengthening risk management, compliance, fraud risk management, oversight, and staff awareness and capacity building. Key Responsibilities Support annual risk assessments and monitor implementation of risk mitigation action plans. Help embed effective risk management approaches into projects, proposals, governance processes, and major management decisions. Review systems, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with organizational rules and regulations. Strengthen internal controls and support preparation of the annual Statement of Internal Control. Support internal and external audit preparedness, quality assurance, and follow-up on audit recommendations. Support fraud risk management, including responses to fraud and misconduct allegations and implementation of UNICEF's anti-fraud strategy. Help strengthen fraud prevention mechanisms and identify potential compliance and ethical risks. Support continuous learning and capacity building on risk and compliance, including PSEA, fraud, and ethics. Contribute to regional risk and compliance reviews and participate in regional and global communities of practice. Profile Required Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in: Risk and compliance Internal audit or closely related areas Enterprise risk management and internal controls Audits, investigations, and peer reviews Financial management and financial control systems Stakeholder engagement and development of response plans Experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or the UN system is an asset. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Financial Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Audit, Accounting, Investigation, Internal Control, Statistics and Data Analysis. An advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in the above fields is an advantage. Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) , Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) , or other relevant certifications are considered an asset. Languages Fluent English – required Fluent Amharic is desirable. Special Notice UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance (MLA) to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations. Check out UNV's Entitlement Calculator on UVP , the Unified Volunteering Platform, and learn more about related benefits.