Head of Risk
Head of Risk
- 1 Vacancy
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Employee type
InternshipPosition
Experienced Professional
Offer Salary
Attractive
For Freelance
No
Application deadline
Aug 07, 2026
Job Description
In this influential leadership role, you will champion a forward-looking, opportunity-focused approach to risk, helping leaders make confident, balanced decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.
Location: Flexible where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live.
Type of Role: Permanent - Full time or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office terms and conditions
Reports to: General Counsel
Closing Date: 7th August 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As Plan International’s Head of Risk, you will shape and strengthen a culture where risks and opportunities, and their interaction with each other, are actively identified, understood, and managed. You will support strategic decision-making by evaluating risk and opportunity in line with organisational priorities and risk appetite, ensuring leaders are equipped to understand the trade-offs associated with action, inaction, and investment decisions.
- You will lead the ongoing continuous improvement and implementation of the organisation's global enterprise risk management framework, positioning risk management as a strategic partner to the business rather than solely a control function. Through expert advice, influence, and collaboration, you will help drive better organisational outcomes, strengthen resilience, and enable innovation across a diverse global operating environment.
- You will also be responsible for the organisation's global insurance and risk transfer strategy. You will oversee the procurement and management of a comprehensive global insurance programme, ensuring it delivers value for money, supports operational and strategic objectives, and meets legal, governance, and compliance requirements. In addition, you will lead and manage a small specialist team and build strong relationships with external insurers, brokers, and other key partners to ensure the organisation remains protected while maintaining the agility needed to maximise impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant senior experience in enterprise risk management and insurance within an international organisation
- Proven ability to support complex, strategic decision-making
- Ability to identify, assess and advise on risk, and translate risk insights into strategic opportunities and organisational value
- Experience enabling leaders to take informed risks, not just mitigate them
- Excellent influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical capability and ability to effectively communicate complex risk analysis to stakeholders
- Ability to manage complexity with clarity and focus
- Effective leadership and team management skills
- Relevant qualification in Risk Management
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Job Overview
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Location
Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Attractive
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Qualification
Experienced Professional
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Functional Area
Project Management
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Industry
Government , Non-governmental Organization (NGOs) , Data Analysis/Management -
Date Posted
2 months ago
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Apply Before
Aug 07, 2026
