Risk & Investigations Specialist Job at World Vision Kenya

World Vision Kenya is seeking a Risk and Investigations Specialist (Re-advertised) to lead risk management and investigations from Nairobi. This critical NGO governance job in Kenya requires Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, investigations, audit, and forensics, with at least 3 years specifically in risk management. The Specialist will lead the implementation and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, manage and conduct investigations into fraud, safeguarding violations, and misconduct (adhering to the Kenya Data Protection Act), and foster a culture of accountability and integrity across the national office and field operations.

About World Vision Kenya

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization committed to serving vulnerable children. The Risk and Investigations Specialist role is pivotal for safeguarding the organization’s assets, reputation, and beneficiaries from misconduct, corruption, and fraud, ensuring adherence to strict internal policies, donor requirements, and Christian principles in all operations.

Role Overview

The Risk & Investigations Specialist manages two high-risk functions: ERM and Investigations. Key duties include enhancing WVK’s ERM framework (aligning with strategy and partnership requirements), managing the Riskonnect system for risk automation and reporting, conducting/overseeing risk assessments, leading/conducting investigations into fraud, corruption, and safeguarding violations (ensuring high confidentiality and impartiality), and building staff/partner capacity in fraud risk management and ethical conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• ERM Leadership: Lead the enhancement and operationalization of WVK’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework; Oversee the development of risk appetite, scoring models, and reporting structures.
• Risk Management Systems: Manage the Riskonnect system (or other automation tools) for data-driven risk monitoring; Ensure departments maintain Risk registers and compliance risks are managed.
• Investigations Management: Receive and evaluate allegations of misconduct/fraud/safeguarding violations; Plan, lead, and conduct investigations (fraud, corruption, conflict of interest); Document findings in a clear, objective, and legally sound manner (Kenya Data Protection Act).
• Compliance & Governance: Drive the embedding of compliance using the Integrated Compliance Monitoring Tool; Maintain a central repository of policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Capacity Building: Facilitate training sessions for staff and partners on risk management principles and fraud prevention/whistleblower protection.
• Culture: Foster a culture of accountability, resilience, and integrity, while affirming Christian principles and ethics.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, investigations, audit, and forensics, with at least 3 years specifically in risk management.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business related, Economics, Law, or related fields.
• Certification: Completion of a Certification or higher in Risk Management, investigation training program, CPA, CIA, or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is required.
• Skills: Strong analytical, investigative, research, and forensic skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ethics: High standards of integrity and ethical conduct.

How to Apply

Qualified risk professionals for this essential Nairobi NGO job should submit their application through the official online portal:  World Vision Kenya on worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com