Head of Risk & Assurance @Oxfam

    about 5 hours ago·Oxfam is hiring a remote Head of Risk & Assurance·📍 Global

    Overview

    This position offers a senior global role within Oxfam’s Integrity Team, focused on strengthening risk governance, accountability, and ethical standards across international operations.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Leading the development and coordination of global enterprise risk management systems.
    • Overseeing risk reporting processes across affiliates and regions.
    • Providing strategic analysis of high, emerging, and systemic risks.
    • Supporting leadership bodies with decision-useful risk insights.
    • Strengthening organisational assurance frameworks.
    • Promoting consistency in risk governance across global operations.
    • Advising on strategic, operational, financial, safeguarding, and reputational risks.
    • Enhancing risk management culture across teams and functions.
    • Supporting integration of risk data into organisational decision-making processes.

    Requirements

    • Proven experience in risk management, assurance, audit, or governance roles.
    • Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and reporting systems.
    • Experience working in complex, multi-country or global organisations.
    • Ability to analyse strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks.
    • Strong advisory and communication skills for senior leadership engagement.
    • Experience coordinating cross-functional or cross-regional processes.
    • Ability to work in values-driven and humanitarian contexts.

    Benefits

    The role will provide a temporary, full-time position within a global organisation, contributing to critical operations and initiatives aimed at combatting poverty and injustice.

    Location

    This position is remote with global responsibilities.

    How to Apply

    To apply, visit the official application page.

    Deadline

    Applications are open until July 13, 2026.

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