Risk Management Officer

UNHCR Ethiopia is recruiting a Risk Management Officer (NOC) for a National Professional Officer appointment in Addis Ababa, starting April 2026. This full‑time role is central to strengthening risk culture across the Ethiopia Operation, supporting integrity, compliance, and accountability in one of UNHCR’s largest country programs. The position requires strong analytical skills, proven experience in enterprise risk management frameworks, and the ability to manage complex interrelated issues. Candidates must demonstrate resilience, political awareness, and excellent communication skills to ensure effective risk management and oversight in Ethiopia’s challenging operational environment.

About UNHCR Ethiopia

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, protects and assists refugees and displaced persons worldwide. In Ethiopia, UNHCR supports one of the largest refugee and internally displaced populations globally, through protection, humanitarian assistance, and durable solutions. The agency operates under UN Charter principles, UN Staff Regulations, and UNHCR’s policies, ensuring professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.

Job Overview

The Risk Management Officer will report to the Representative and be part of UNHCR’s Risk Management Network. The incumbent supports risk identification, analysis, and mitigation, ensuring integration of risk management into decision‑making, planning, monitoring, and reporting.

The role involves maintaining the risk register, coordinating risk review exercises, delivering training, and supporting oversight recommendations. The incumbent will liaise with government offices, partners, donors, and communities to strengthen accountability and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement UNHCR’s risk management strategy and strengthen risk culture.
• Guide colleagues on risk management and compliance with policies.
• Facilitate integration of risk considerations into planning and monitoring.
• Coordinate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation actions.
• Maintain and update the risk register.
• Deliver training and capacity‑building initiatives on risk management.
• Support oversight recommendations and produce summary reports.
• Undertake support missions and represent risk management in meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Undergraduate degree with 6 years relevant experience; or
• Graduate degree with 5 years relevant experience; or
• Doctorate with 4 years relevant experience.

Work Experience

• Experience in risk management and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in training, capacity building, and collaboration.
• Field experience in humanitarian operations is essential.

Technical Skills

• Risk Management*
• Training (virtual and face‑to‑face)*
• Drafting and Documentation*
• Project Management*
• Data Collection and Analysis*
• Results‑Based Management*
• Quality Assurance/Control/Management*

Soft Skills

• Accountability, communication, teamwork, stakeholder management, and decision‑making.

(*Essential skills as per UNHCR standards)

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of the region and UNHCR operational context.
• Experience in UN or humanitarian field operations.
• Strong drafting, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead by example with integrity and compliance.

Duty Station Work Location

• Primary Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Work Mode: Onsite, family duty station

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications through the official UNHCR recruitment portal before February 15, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNHCR Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of background, promoting fair employment practices in Ethiopia.