Crisis & Risk Management Professional Job Vacancy 2026 – SOS Children's Villages

Position: Crisis & Risk Management Professional

Organization: SOS Children's Villages
Department: Compliance and Risk Support – MA Development and Support (IDS)
Preferred Locations: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Nairobi (Kenya), or Dakar (Senegal)
Employment Type: Full-Time
International Position

About SOS Children's Villages

SOS Children's Villages is the world's largest organization dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it. Operating in more than 130 countries and territories, the organization works with families, communities, governments, and partners to ensure every child grows up with care, protection, and opportunities to thrive.

The organization is currently seeking a highly experienced Crisis & Risk Management Professional to strengthen enterprise risk management, crisis preparedness, compliance, and organizational resilience across Member Associations.

Job Summary

The Crisis & Risk Management Professional will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise risk management (ERM) systems and crisis management frameworks. The role provides technical guidance, structured risk analysis, crisis preparedness support, and strategic reporting to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with international standards and organizational policies.

The successful candidate will work closely with global teams, Member Associations, and senior leadership to strengthen risk-informed decision-making and crisis response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

• Support the implementation and enhancement of enterprise risk management frameworks and tools.

• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning processes.

• Monitor organizational risks and internal controls.

• Develop risk registers, dashboards, and reporting systems.

• Ensure alignment with governance frameworks and organizational policies.

• Support implementation of risk management practices based on ISO 31000 and COSO frameworks.

Crisis Management & Preparedness

• Develop and maintain crisis response protocols and contingency plans.

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

• Coordinate crisis simulation exercises and preparedness activities.

• Assist leadership during crisis situations through structured reporting and analysis.

• Conduct post-crisis reviews and lessons-learned exercises.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare executive-level risk reports and analytical dashboards.

• Support audit, compliance, and assurance reviews.

• Provide risk intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Develop monitoring tools and risk indicators.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with safeguarding, compliance, audit, finance, communications, humanitarian, and security teams.

• Facilitate communication between Member Associations and headquarters.

• Support implementation of organizational risk and crisis management standards globally.

• Provide technical support and advisory services to Member Associations.

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Advise on the design and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP).

• Support Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP).

• Conduct scenario planning and stress-testing exercises.

• Strengthen organizational resilience and operational preparedness.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and ethical conduct.

• Ensure safeguarding considerations are integrated into risk management activities.

• Report safeguarding concerns according to organizational procedures.

• Support implementation of compliance and risk management policies.

Qualification Requirements

Education

Master's Degree in one of the following fields:

• Risk Management

• Crisis Management

• Business Administration

• Emergency Management

• Security Studies

• International Relations

• Audit

• Compliance

• Business Continuity Management

• Related disciplines

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in risk management, crisis management, audit, compliance, internal control, or related fields.

• At least 5 years of experience advising senior executives, boards, or international leadership teams.

• Experience in international NGOs, federations, or multinational organizations is highly desirable.

• Experience with ISO 31000, ISO 22301, COSO, and related frameworks.

Technical Skills

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Crisis Management

• Business Continuity Planning

• Risk Assessment and Risk Mapping

• Compliance Management

• Internal Controls

• Audit and Assurance Processes

• Dashboard Development and Reporting

• Incident Analysis

• Strategic Risk Reporting

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to simplify complex risk concepts.

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority.

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

• Solution-oriented and adaptable mindset.

Languages

• Fluent English (Required)

• Fluent French (Required)

• Spanish (Advantageous)

Travel Requirement

The role requires approximately 30–35% international travel.

Why Join SOS Children's Villages?

• Work with one of the world's leading child-focused organizations.

• Contribute to global risk management and organizational resilience initiatives.

• Collaborate with international experts and leadership teams.

• Competitive international NGO compensation package.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application in English through the official SOS Children's Villages recruitment portal.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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