Organizational Context The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into four main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination, (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization, (iii) People and Strategy, and (iv) Legal, Governance Support and Accountability.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct).

IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

The Ethical Practices Department (EPD) Acts As a Strong, Cohesive, Effective And Visible Second-line Vector For IFRC At General, Regional And National Levels. It Provides Oversight And Expertise To IFRC First-line Activities And Operations And Ensures That The Organization Operates In Accordance With Highest Standards Across The Five Following Pillars

- Ethics and Integrity.
- Risk Management.
- Social Safeguards.
- Environmental Safeguards.
- Compliance.

The Risk Function provides services that strengthen a Federation‑wide risk management culture by developing policies, standardized procedures, training, and guidance that help IFRC staff and National Societies identify, assess, mitigate, monitor and report on strategic and operational risks. It also delivers technical support, peer‑to‑peer collaboration, unified risk systems, and structured oversight to ensure risks are integrated into decision‑making, Emergency Appeals, management processes and organizational planning across the IFRC Secretariat and National Societies. Job Purpose This is a national staff position open to nationals and others who are legally eligible to work in countries where IFRC has legal presence: Buenos Aires (Argentina), San José (Costa Rica), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Kingston (Jamaica), Managua (Nicaragua), San Salvador (El Salvador), Panama City (Panama), Lima (Peru), or Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago). Candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in those countries during application phase”

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of IFRC’s operational risk management framework at the regional level. The role coordinates and facilitates the application of risk management processes across regional programmes, operations,



and functions, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, documented, and monitored in line with IFRC policies, risk appetite, and established decision-making structures.

The position works with regional teams and country delegations to strengthen the consistent application of risk management practices, promote awareness of operational risks, and support the integration of risk considerations into planning, programme implementation, and operational oversight, thereby contributing to the effective delivery of IFRC’s humanitarian objectives.

Job Duties And Responsibilities Operational Risk Management Coordination

- Coordinate the implementation of operational risk management processes at the regional level in line with the Risk Management Policy, operational risk management standard operating procedures, and recognised international standards (ISO 31000 / COSO ERM).
- Support regional teams, delegations, and programme units in identifying, assessing, and documenting operational risks related to Secretariat operations, programmes, projects, and emergency operations in relevant risk registers.
- Promote awareness and consistent application of operational risk management practices across the region, including the identification of emerging and cross-cutting operational risks.

Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Monitoring

- Facilitate periodic risk assessments with regional teams, delegations, and programme leads, supporting consistent approaches to risk identification, analysis, and prioritisation.
- Provide guidance to risk owners in the development and implementation of risk treatment and mitigation measures, in alignment with IFRC’s approved risk appetite.
- Track changes in operational risk exposure and monitor the progress of mitigation actions, highlighting issues or areas requiring attention.

Risk Reporting and Escalation

- Support the timely reporting and escalation of operational risks that exceed approved risk appetite, in accordance with established reporting arrangements.
- Contribute inputs to regional and organisational risk reporting processes in coordination with the Ethics, Risk and Compliance Department.
- Support the preparation of periodic updates on operational risks to inform management discussions, planning processes, and oversight mechanisms at the regional level.
- Facilitate periodic meetings with designated risk owners to review risk exposure, mitigation progress, and emerging issues.
- Provide relevant operational risk information to the Strategic Risk Coordinator to support overall enterprise risk management oversight.
- Compile quarterly summaries on regional operational risk developments, highlighting key trends, significant changes, and mitigation status.

Advisory Support and Capacity Building

- Provide guidance to regional teams, Heads of Delegation, and operational managers on the application of risk management processes and tools.
- Support capacity strengthening across the region by delivering training sessions, guidance materials, and practical support to staff and managers to promote a risk-aware culture.
- Encourage a shared understanding and consistent use of risk concepts, terminology, and tools across regional and country contexts.

Integration with Planning, Programmes, and Emergency Operations

- Support the integration of operational risk considerations into regional planning, programme design, project management, and emergency response processes,



including DREF operations and Emergency Appeals.
- Contribute to the alignment between operational and strategic risk information to support an integrated enterprise risk management approach.

Job Duties And Responsibilities (continued) Collaboration and Coordination

- Work in coordination with the Ethics, Risk and Compliance Department to ensure alignment and consistency in the application of operational risk management practices.
- Liaise with functional teams (finance, programmes, HR, logistics, security, PSEAH, compliance) to support a coordinated approach to identifying and managing operational risks.
- Provide support, upon request, to X in strengthening operational risk management practices in the context of shared programmes and emergency operations

Education
- University degree in risk management, business administration, international development, humanitarian affairs, or a related field.; or a first-level university degree combined with extensive relevant experience.

Experience

- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operational risk management, internal controls, or assurance functions within complex, decentralised or humanitarian organisations.
- Demonstrated experience in building and applying structured risk management frameworks across programmes, projects, emergency operations, and/or organisational functions.
- Practical experience supporting senior management and leadership teams with risk‑informed decision‑making, risk escalation, and mitigation planning. Demonstrated experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder processes, ideally in a Movement context
- Proven experience in delivering risk management trainings
- Experience working at regional or multi‑country level, with the ability to balance global frameworks with local operational realities.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of enterprise risk management requirements and best practices
- Strong understanding of operational risk concepts, including inherent and residual risk, risk appetite, risk treatment, monitoring, and escalation.
- High-level of proficiency in carrying-out risks assessments and developing corrective action plans.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
- Ability to analyse complex information, identify emerging and cross‑cutting risks, and translate analysis into clear, actionable advice.
- High level of proficiency in risk reporting, including synthesising risk information for management and oversight bodies.
- Solid knowledge of accountability and internal control systems, and how these interact with operational delivery.
- Strong facilitation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage constructively with senior leaders, managers, and technical staff across diverse functions.
- Demonstrated capacity to build risk awareness and ownership among non‑specialists, fostering a practical and proportionate risk culture.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risk concepts clearly, concisely, and diplomatically.
- High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Competencies, Values and Comments
- Fluent spoken and written English Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
- Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability
- Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust
- Functional competencies: Strategic orientation; Building alliances; Empowering others
- Managerial competencies: Managing staff development

📌 Senior Officer, Operational Risk Management (Perú)
🏢 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
📍 Perú