Assistant Risk & Compliance Officer

About the role

World Vision is hiring a full-time Assistant Risk & Compliance Officer in Nairobi, Kenya. The role supports the Internal Controls and Compliance Officer in managing risk and compliance, testing adherence to laws, regulations and internal policies, and helping protect clients and staff through safeguarding. The position is open until 14 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Risk management support: collect and analyse portfolio, operational and transaction data, carry out risk assessments of operations, products, branches and processes, maintain the risk register and key risk indicators, review policies and procedures, track audit and regulator recommendations, and help prepare contingency and business continuity plans.
• Compliance monitoring and testing: keep the obligations register current, test branches and the Head Office against policies and controls, prepare and track statutory and regulatory returns, check credit information requirements, and follow up compliance breaches to closure.
• Reporting and data management: prepare draft risk, compliance and exception reports, maintain the risk and compliance database and incident records, and keep documents secure and confidential.
• Safeguarding support: help train staff and partners, run safeguarding surveys, keep confidential case records, and train clients on reporting platforms.
• Planning and coordination: assist with the annual risk and compliance plan, compliance calendar and follow-up checklists, schedule branch reviews and trainings, and keep statutory deadlines up to date.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years' experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit or a related field, preferably in a financial institution or microfinance environment.
• Working knowledge of risk management principles, compliance frameworks and the regulations for microfinance and credit providers in Kenya, including data protection and credit information sharing.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, compliance checks, audits or regulatory reviews.
• Willingness to travel to branch offices and field locations when required.
• Desirable: professional certification in compliance, risk management or accounting (e.g. CRCM, CRM, CFE), or progress towards one; experience with risk or compliance management software.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).