Crisis & Risk Management Professional

About the role

The Crisis & Risk Management Professional will support SOS Children’s Villages in designing, implementing and continuously improving enterprise risk management and crisis preparedness frameworks across its regional offices. The role works closely with senior leadership to provide structured analysis, coordination and technical advice that strengthens risk‑informed decision‑making and effective crisis response.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation and maintenance of enterprise risk management (ERM) principles, frameworks and tools.
• Facilitate structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation processes, ensuring alignment with governance structures and organizational policies.
• Prepare risk analyses, dashboards and consolidated reports for senior leadership and contribute to risk reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Develop and regularly update crisis response protocols, contingency plans and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in crisis simulations, preparedness exercises and integrate crisis planning into operational and programmatic activities.
• Provide coordination and analytical support during actual crisis situations, preparing situational reports and decision‑support materials.

Required profile

• Proven experience in enterprise risk management, crisis management or related fields within an international or non‑profit context.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience preparing risk dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Excellent coordination skills and the ability to work across multiple country offices.
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk appetite frameworks.

Required skills